1. Partisan Politics
Chapter 4 Section 2

2. Big Idea
Although Washington wanted to remain neutral in the ongoing war between France and Britain, staying out of the conflict was difficult.
In 1800 the United States underwent its first transfer of political power-from the Federalist Party to the Democratic-Republican party.

3. Objective 1: What challenges did Washington face during his presidency.
Objective 2: How did conflict between Republicans and Republicans threaten stability of the nation.

4. Jay’s Treaty The French and British began fighting
Washington declared the neutrality of the US
Reports indicated the British were inciting Native Americans to attack near the great lakes
To avoid war, Washington sent John Jay to Britain to seek a solution
British did not want to fight the Americans so they agreed to Jay’s Treaty
Britain had right to seize cargo bound for French Ports
British gave up forts in American territory
US – Most favored nation status
British allowed Americans to trade with British colonies in Carribean

5. Pickney’s Treaty
Signing of Jay’s Treaty raised fears in Spain that the British and Americans might conspire to take Spanish territory in North America
Thomas Pickney went to Spain to negotiate
Granted US the right to Navigate the Mississippi and deposit good at the port of New Orleans
Western farmers were elated by the treaty

6. Westward Expansion Kentucky (1792) and Tennessee (1796) became states.
Other Settlers moved to the Northwest Territory where there were many clashes with American Indians
After several losing battles against American Indians Washington sent General Anthony Wayne
Successfully defeated several tribes at Battle of Fallen Timbers
Native American nations signed the Treaty of Greenville
Agreed to give up part of Ohio and Indiana for a payment of 10,000 per year from gov.
A rapid increase of settlers ensued

7. The Quasi-War with France
After Jay’s Treaty French ships began stopping American ships on on route to Britain and seizing goods
X,Y, Z affair ensued when France asked for a bribe to negotiate
Many Americans called for war
Soon began fighting an undeclared war at sea
Signed a peace convention in 1800

8. Alien and Sedition Acts
Federalists pushed through both acts at the height of anger against France in 1798
Four Laws
First law – required residence of 14 years before someone could become a citizen
Next two laws gave president power to deport an alien deemed dangerous without a trial.
Fourth law – to prevent rebellion allowed government to arrest individuals who criticized the government
15 people indicted under this act that year
Republicans led by Jefferson and Madison put the Virginia Resolutions in place based on theory of interposition
Argued that states could oppose federal laws that were unconstitutional.
These laws would be used to defend regional interests

9. The Election of 1800
Although John Adams hoped to win reelection he faced an uphill battle
Criticism of Federalists: alien and sedition acts angered, new taxes on homes, land, and enslaved Africans
Republicans Campaigned against the national bank, accused Federalist of favoring monarchy
Jefferson vs. Burr resulted in a tie due to the electoral college
Jefferson promised to keep the national bank and thus won the election on the second balloting
Election symbolized that the parties were able to put aside party politics for the good of the country.

10. Objective 1: What challenges did Washington face during his presidency.

11. Objective 2: How did conflict between Republicans and Republicans threaten stability of the nation.