1. Quiz
Where was the Capital moved to after Washington was sworn in? Where was it after Hamilton and Jefferson's deal?
In Washington's cabinet, who was the Secretary of State and Secretary of Treasury?
Hamilton’s plan was to create a national _____________ that would consolidate the ____________ debt.
He would raise money by ______________ and Taxes.
What rebellion did Washington squash?
What were TWO (of the many) precedents (firsts) set by Washington as President?
__________’s Treaty agreed to surrender all remaining British forts in America if the US paid all the debt it owed Britain before the War
What two Political Parties emerged during this time period?
What area were the Indian Confederation Conflicts in?
What is Impressment?

2. Quiz New York City. Washington D.C.
Thomas Jefferson. Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton’s plan was to create a national BANK that would consolidate the STATES’ debt.
He would raise money by Tariffs and Taxes.
Whiskey Rebellion.
1st Cabinet, 2 Terms, neutrality in foreign affairs, use of force to enforce laws, first inaugurated Pres.
Jay’s (JOHN JAY)
Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
Ohio River Valley
Britain’s policy of capturing sailors to serve in the Royal Navy or Army

3. Adams - Jefferson
A Peaceful Revolution

4. Washington’s Farewell Address
1796
US should stay neutral and avoid “foreign entanglements”
Good government is based on religion and morality
Political parties are divisive and dangerous to national unity

5. Washington Retires (1797) Did not want to seek a 3rd term
In “Farewell Address” he warned against permanent alliances and political factions
Retired to Mount Vernon
Dies December 14th, 1799 – riding horse in rain – catches severe cold (also at an advanced age)

6. John Adams’ Presidency
1797 – 1801
Federalist
Had been Washington’s Vice-President
Beat out Jefferson in 1796 election by only 3 electoral votes, but lost to Jefferson in 1800 election

7. France Threatens War with United States (1797)
French regard Jay’s Treaty w/ British as a violation
French refuse to receive U.S. ambassador
French seize U.S. ships
Adams sends Charles Pinckney, John Marshall, Elbridge Gerry to Paris

8. XYZ Affair (1797)
Three man delegation planned to meet with French Minister Tallyrand
French Directory sent three low-level officials (XYZ) to meet delegation
Officials demand payment of $250,000 (bribe) to meet Tallyrand
U.S. delegation refused – report incident to Adams – published in U.S. newspapers – Americans angry – prepare for war

9. Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
Allowed government to arrest and deport foreigners deemed “untrustworthy”
Prevented poor immigrants (who tended to vote Democratic-Republican) from voting

10. Sedition Act of 1798
Limited free speech by making it illegal to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials
Used to silence critics, who were usually from the other party: Democratic-Republicans

11. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
Written in response to the Alien and Sedition Acts by Jefferson and James Madison
Stated that states do not have to obey or enforce federal laws that they believe to be unconstitutional – they can “nullify” the law: the Doctrine of Nullification

13. Election of 1800
Presidential election won by Democratic-Republicans, but it was a tie between Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Federalists had to choose which Dem.-Rep. to support; Hamilton decided on Jefferson over Burr
Sometimes called the “Peaceful Revolution”

15. Burr-Hamilton Duel July 1804
Vice-President Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel in which Burr shot and killed Hamilton
Burr was charged with murder, but acquitted and finished his term as VP
The Burr-Ham Rap

16. The Midnight Judges
Adams appointed a bunch of Federalist judges to life terms just before leaving office
Jefferson ordered his Sec. of State James Madison to withhold their commissions, preventing them from taking office
These denied judges sued in federal court

17. John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1801-1835)
Federalist
Longest serving Chief Justice in US History

18. Marbury v. Madison
Court found that, while the judges had a right to be seated, the Supreme Court did not have jurisdiction in the case
The Judiciary Act of 1789, which had given the Court jurisdiction, to be in conflict with the Constitution and therefore declared unconstitutional
Established precedent of judicial review – the Supreme Court decides whether laws violate the Constitution

19. Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency
1801 – 1809
Democratic-Republican
Random Fact -Both he and John Adams died on July 4, 1826 – 50 years to the day after signing the Declaration of Independence!

20. The Louisiana Purchase
US acquired 828,800 square miles for a total purchase price of $15 million
About $0.03 per acre!
Napoleon’s France needed the $$$
Begins US policy of pursuing economic prosperity through territorial expansion 20

24. The Decline of the Federalists
Federalists opposed the War of 1812, and staged a formal protest in 1814
Unfortunately, they protested just as news arrived that the US had won the war, causing them to lose popularity and fade from the political scene.