1. PRACTICING DEMOCRACY 1789-1800
Ch. 7

2. WHAT WAS DIFFERENT ABOUT THE ELECTIONS OF 1789 FROM TODAY’S ELECTIONS?
Each state had different rules
for WHO could vote
how Congressmen would get elected
presidential “electors” were selected by various methods
capital was in New York City
2nd place winner for president became the vice president

3. EARLY TASKS TO COMPLETE
Passing the Bill of Rights
appeased the anti- Federalists
Establishing an economic system
Putting systems into place
judiciary
executive branch members:
(state, war, treasury, justice)

4. ALEXANDER HAMILTON’S EARLY ECONOMIC TASKS
Pay War Debts
both state and federal
Develop some kind of “credit” rating for the new economy
Currency

5. Jefferson, Hamilton, Adams, Washington
Jefferson, Hamilton, Adams, Washington
Dinner Conversation:
The National Bank and National Debt

6. HAMILTON PROPOSES “ASSUMPTION” AND A NATIONAL BANK
State debt would be assumed by the federal government
federal government would use the “power to tax” to repay the debt
allowing the federal government a favorable credit rating with foreign lenders
a national semi-private national bank would
standardize currency
loosen up credit
invest in new businesses

7. A NATIONAL DEBT, IF IT IS NOT EXCESSIVE, WILL BE TO US A NATIONAL BLESSING.
—Alexander Hamilton

9. PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON FIRST TO LEAD
build an army, loyalty, foreign relationships and a legacy

10. WASHINGTON’S CHALLENGES NORTHWEST INDIAN WARS
In today’s Ohio and Indiana
Pres. Washington could not stem the tide of settlers into the valley
After defeats in Indiana, Washington appoints new leadership that defeats Indians
Treaty of Greenville ends Indian control

11. WASHINGTON’S CHALLENGE: THE WHISKEY REBELLION
What LARGER events or processes is the Whiskey Rebellion a part of at this time in US History?

12. WASHINGTON’S CHALLENGE: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
challenged America
loyalty to its oldest ally vs. remaining neutral in Europe’s turmoil
intensified factionalism
Hamilton (GB) vs. Jefferson (F)
Jay’s Treaty (1794)

13. WASHINGTON’S CHALLENGE
Factionalism and the “Threat” of Political Parties

14. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S “FAREWELL ADDRESS”
sets several precedents and a vision
for the young nation

15. JOHN ADAMS: THE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, SECOND PRESIDENT
His election demonstrated growing factionalism
Tested diplomatic abilities
XYZ Affair (1798)
Quasi War (1799)
Challenged commitment to civil liberties
Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)
Challenged commitment to the Constitution
Kentucky and Virginia resolutions
“nullification”

16. THE REVOLUTION OF 1800 "ORDERLY TRANSFER OF POWER"

17. 1ST TRULY PARTISAN ELECTION
FIRST "DIRTY" CAMPAIGN
Whispering Campaign
THE REPUBLIC SURVIVED
first transfer of power between parties
MODELED MODERATION