1. And it all goes down the crapper . . .
Washington Retires
And it all goes down the crapper . . .
8.5a - Describe major domestic problems faced by the leaders of the new Republic such as maintaining national security, creating a stable economic system, setting up the court system, and defining the authority of the central government
8.21b - Evaluate the contributions of the Founding Fathers as models of civic virtue

2. Washington bids farewell
Despite calls for him to run for a third term of office, Washington declined.
In 1796, Washington delivered his farewell address.

3. Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington warned the nation to avoid :
Creating political parties (too much unneeded tension)
The first political parties would form soon after Washington retired

4. Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington warned the nation to avoid :
Sectionalism (view the nation as a whole, instead of North/South)
Sectionalism would lead to the US Civil War

5. Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington warned the nation to avoid :
Permanent alliances (stay neutral in other nation’s business)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (or NATO) is one of many alliances the US is a part of today

6. The First Political Parties
The US has always had a two-party system.
The first two political parties were known as the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.

7. The Federalists Started by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams.
The Federalists had four key beliefs.

8. 1. A Strong National Government
The national government should play and active role in the economy

9. 2. Support a National Bank
The national bank is vital to government power over the economy

10. 3. Growth of Industry
The national can only be strong if the manufacturing sector grows

11. 4. Pro-British foreign policy
The US should try to strengthen their relationship with Great Britain.

12. The Democratic-Republicans
This party was created by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
They also had four core beliefs

13. 1. Weak central government
The national government should not interfere with the economy.
“The government that governs best, governs least.” - TJ

14. 2. No National Bank
If it’s not in the Constitution, the government can’t do it. The National Bank is not in the Constitution.

15. 3. Economy based on agriculture
Farming was the foundation of America and the farmers should be supported

16. 4. Pro-France Foreign policy
The French were our allies, and they should be supported.

17. The Second President
The Federalists won the next presidential election
John Adams was elected as the second president. Thomas Jefferson was Vice President.

18. Friends become enemies
Adams and Jefferson, once great friends, now argued over everything.
Adams tried to keep the US neutral in a war between Britain and France.

19. The XYZ Affair The US sent agents to France to negotiate peace.
The French tried to bribe the Americans
This brought criticism of Adams from newpapers.

20. The Alien and Sedition Acts
Angered by critics, Adams signed the law which made it difficult for immigrants to move to the US, and made it illegal to criticize the government.
This unpopular law would be used to defeat Adams in the next election
These Foreigners need to shut their TRAP!!!