1. 1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 1. the precedents established by George Washington, including the cabinet and two terms of the presidency
PO 2. Alexander Hamilton’s actions to create a financially strong nation, including the creation of a National Bank and payment of debts
PO 3. the creation of political parties, including the ideals of the Democratic Republicans and the Federalists

2.
Elected Unanimously by Electoral College; John Adams Elected Vice President
1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 1. the precedents established by George Washington, including the cabinet and two terms of the presidency

3. Inaugurated in NYC April 30, 1789

4. Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State
1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 1. the precedents established by George Washington, including the cabinet and two terms of the presidency

5. Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of Treasury
1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 1. the precedents established by George Washington, including the cabinet and two terms of the presidency

6. Henry Knox, Secretary of War
1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 1. the precedents established by George Washington, including the cabinet and two terms of the presidency

7. Edmund Randolph, Attorney General
1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 1. the precedents established by George Washington, including the cabinet and two terms of the presidency

8. Judiciary Act of 1789 Congress Created Judicial Branch
John Jay named first Chief Justice

9. Proposed plan to get country off on sound economic footing
1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 2. Alexander Hamilton’s actions to create a financially strong nation, including the creation of a National Bank and payment of debts
PO 3. the creation of political parties, including the ideals of the Democratic Republicans and the Federalists

11. How does a government go into debt?
By selling bonds
Bond: a certificate of ownership of a specified portion of a debt due to be paid by a government or corporation to an individual holder and usually bearing a fixed rate of interest.

12. 1SS-E18. Describe the actions taken to build one nation from thirteen states, with emphasis on:
PO 2. Alexander Hamilton’s actions to create a financially strong nation, including the creation of a National Bank and payment of debts

17. Foreign Policy
Washington sends “Mad” Anthony Wayne to fight Indians in Ohio Valley
Wayne Defeats large force at Fallen Timbers and forces tribes to sign Treaty of Greenville, giving up claims to Ohio Valley

19. French Revolution 1789

20. HOW IS US INVOLVED?

21. How is US involved?
French Revolution and Ensuing war with Britain splits American public opinion and Washington’s cabinet
Hamilton and his supporters support Britain and the French aristocracy
Jefferson and his supporters support France and the Revolution

22. Jefferson on the Revolution
January 30, "A little rebellion now and then is a good thing."
November 13, "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure."

23. Washington Knew the US had to remain neutral, favoring neither side
Issued Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793
Ordered Citizen Genet sent back to France
Jefferson resigned cabinet post

24. Major Treaties
Jay Treaty 1794 – British finally agree to evacuate forts on American frontier and soil, but failed to end British harassment of US ships at sea
Pinckney Treaty 1795 – Spain agreed to allow Americans to use lower Mississippi River and port of New Orleans, set Florida border

26. By 1792, Hamilton and Jefferson headed rival political parties.
Federalists
Pessimistic View: people are basically selfish and must be controlled by government
Jeffersonians or Republicans (or Democratic Republicans
Optimistic view of human nature: people are basically good and capable of self-government

27. Both men agreed that aristocracy should rule, but differed on definition of aristocracy.
Jefferson favored a natural aristocracy based on virtue and talent
Hamilton favored rich and well-born aristocracy, based on birth, wealth and status

28. Government Power 1. Nationalist; strong central government
2. Loose Construction of Constitution (based on Elastic or necessary and proper clause, Article 1, section 8, clause 18)

29. Economy and Capitalism
Industrial economy based on manufacturing
Modified capitalism, government aids business
Responsive to creditors
Tariff to protect American business
Agrarian economy; farmer backbone of society
Rural centered
Laissez-faire (hands off) approach to economy
Responsive to debtors
No tariffs

30. Foreign Policy
Pro-British
Pro-French

31. Washington Retires
1796, says two terms is more than enough, retires to Mount Vernon home

32. Farewell Address
Asks Hamilton to write farewell address which is published in newspapers throughout country
Includes 4 warnings to future generations: 1) Stay out of European affairs
2) Do not enter into permanent alliance
3) Avoid sectionalism
4) Do not form political parties

33. Adams Presidency

35. 1800 Election Results (16 states in the Union)
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Democratic-Republican 73
52.9%
Aaron Burr
New York
John Adams
Massachusetts
Federalist 65
47.1%
Charles Pinckney
South Carolina 64
46.4%
John Jay 1
0.7%
Total Number of Electors
138
Total Electoral Votes Cast
276
Number of Votes for a Majority 70

36. 1800 Election Results (Into the House of Representatives!!)
 1 vote for each State 
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Democratic-Republican 10
62.5%
Aaron Burr
New York 4
25.0%
Blank 2
12.5%

37. Why was it the Revolution of 1800?