1. Launching a Nation

2. Washington
First President
Had to create working government

3. Washington
Expanded Executive Branch
Judiciary Act of 1789

4. Conflicting Visions Jefferson vs. Hamilton
Strong national government vs. strong local government

5. Hamilton’s Economic Plan
Repay the Debt
National Bank
Whiskey Tax
Sell Bonds
Impose a Tariff

6. Hamilton’s Economic Plan
Deal struck
Creates Washington DC

7. Whisky Rebellion Whisky producers refused to pay tax
First use of armed forces

8. Political Parties
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans

9. Foreign Affairs
Neutral in French Revolution
Treaty with Spain 1795

10. Problems in Northwest Skirmishes with Indians Battle of Fallen Timber
Jays Treaty

11. Adams
Jefferson Vice President
Both had different parties

12. Avoiding War French mad for British treaty
Starts seizing American Ships
XYZ Affair
USA Creates Navy
Undeclared Naval War

13. Alien and Sedition Acts
Raised citizenship requirement (5 to 14 years)
President could jail Aliens
Jail for hindering government

14. Virginia and Kentucky Resolution
Warned of dangers of alien and sedition act
nullification