1. The Washington Administration
Search for Precedence
Cabinet system
Foreign Affairs
Executive Privilege
Two term presidency

2. The Federalist Papers Factionalism or Special Interests
U.S. at Independence
Madison’s No. 10 and National Govt
Local Interests and State’s Rights
Observe formation of political parties
Consensus Politics?

3. Financial Crisis Debt repayment Treasury Reports: Industry v. Agrarian
Assumption Controversy
Revenue: taxes, tariffs, land sales
The National Bank
Loose v Strict Construction

4. Jefferson v. Hamilton Economic Visions Federal v. States View
Foreign Affairs
National Bank
Taxation policy
Implied v Strict
Emerging Two Party System

5. Foreign Affairs French Revolution and Neutrality
Genet Affair and Jefferson’s Role
Jay’s Treaty: The British
Pinckney’s Treaty: Spain
Spanish American Revolutions

6. Native Affairs U.S. Hegemony and Resistance
Sovereign Nations & Frontier Crisis
Non Intercourse Act
NW Rebellion of Miami
Treaty of Greenville
Die is Cast and Set

7. Election of 1796 Washington’s Farewell Address Adams and Jefferson
Quirk of the Constitution
Federalists Waning Influence
International Scene
Changing Political Landscape

8. Quasi War The X Y Z Affair Wartime America: Preparedness
Alien and Sedition Acts
Opposition and
Jefferson’s VA and KY Resolution
Federalists