1. Chapter 11 Political Developments in the Early Republic
Pgs. 143 – 157

2. Launching the New Government
Congress debated over what titles the heads of government should have
Washington ended debate saying call him “Mr. President”
Executive Branch:
Department of State – relations with other countries
Department of War – defend the nation
Treasury Department – oversee finances

3. Whiskey Rebellion Government had no money
Excise tax – tax on production or sale of product
Turned wheat into whiskey to save money on shipping
“Whiskey Boys” - tarred and feathered tax collectors

4. French Revolution Sent militia to end rebellion
French Revolution – wanted what America had, won and became a republic
After supporters began beheading wealthy families
Wealthy Americans scared same would happen here

5. Farewell Address Washington won second term Did not want a third term
Warned about the damage to the new nation if political parties could not control fighting
Established up and running new government and added three states Kentucky, Tennessee, and Vermont
Left the nation united and at peace

6. Alexander Hamilton Washington’s personal assistant
Felt people were selfish, believe this made people not trust the government
Favored strong government
Country comes first before the states

7. Ideal Economy Need to pay off debt from Revolutionary War
To get South to help pay off debt, promised the nations capital to be in the south, District of Columbia
Establish national bank – collect taxes and keep money safe, print money, give loans to businesses

8. Questions What did Washington want to be called?
What were the 3 departments created for the executive branch?
Who were the “Whiskey Boys?”
What happened in the French Revolution?
What did Washington warn Congress about in his farewell address?
Who was Alexander Hamilton?
What was the name of the nation’s capital?
What was the purpose of a national bank?

9. Thomas Jefferson
Thought everything Hamilton did was going to ruin the US
Felt informed citizens could make good decisions for the country
Favored strong state governments
Wanted economy based on agriculture
Felt national bank would be unconstitutional

10. 11.6 Presidency of John Adams
Political parties became more important in the election process
Republicans picked Thomas Jefferson
Federalists supported John Adams
John Adams won by 3 votes and Jefferson became his VP

11. Alien and Sedition Acts
Made to protect the country from troublemakers:
Lengthened the time for immigrants to become citizens able to vote from 5 to 14 years
Put aliens in jail for stirring up trouble
Deport aliens who caused trouble
Encouraging rebellion against the government now became a crime
Republicans felt these acts were used to make their lives difficult

12. Election of 1800
Thomas Jefferson was backed by the Republican Party, VP Aaron Burr
John Adams was chosen to run again for the Federalist Party, VP Charles Pickney
A tie occurred between Burr and Jefferson because votes were given to both
Tie sent to House of Reps and voted for Jefferson and he was elected president
12th Amendment added to prevent ties
Electoral college casts separate ballots for President and VP

13. Questions
Who ran against Alexander Hamilton in the presidential election for the Republican Party? Who won?
What are the Alien and Sedition Acts? List the 4 laws of this act.
 Which 2 candidates ran in the election of 1800? Write their names and the party they represented.
 How was the tie in this election decided?
 What amendment was added to clarify this process?
 Who won in the election of 1800?