3. Today’s Goal 23-September-10 To identify the struggle with the earliest transitions in power in the United States. The unique “transfer of power” – Washington to Adams (1796) – Adams to Jefferson (1800)

4. Quick Review Political Differences – Hamilton vs Jefferson? Assumption Bank of the United States Do you know what Impressment was?

5. A Constitutional Glitch The Presidential Election of 1796 – 1 st Contested Election (No G.W.) Winner was John Adams 2 nd Place became Vice President (Jefferson) – This would be like having President Obama and Vice President McCain Adams faced problems based ono legitimacy from the beginning

6. Political Parties Hamilton’s group were called Federalists – President Adams was a Federalist Hamilton was more powerful! Jefferson’s group were called Democratic- Republicans What is the MAIN difference between these two political parties?

7. Adams vs. Jefferson The President and Vice President were old friends but now political enemies – France and Impressment How far can the government go to protect itself from “radicals?” – Alien and Sedition Acts

8. Jefferson Writes the Kentucky Resolution

9. A Split in the Federalist Party Adams worked out a deal with France to avoid war – Hamilton wanted to fight France (legitimacy) Adams decided that the future of the country was more important than his political career – He would run in 1800 but…

12. The Inaugural Story "We are all republicans -- we are all federalists," Thomas Jefferson told the American people in his first inaugural address. Jefferson’s Inaugural had many Americans fearful of Revolution… – Philosophy of leadership changed…the Government stayed.

13. The Federalists Last Hope Marbury vs Madison – John Marshall and Judicial Review – Gives Supreme Court the power of NULLIFICATION, not the states

14. Today’s Goal 17-September-09 To identify the struggle with the earliest transitions in power in the United States. The unique “transfer of power” – Washington to Adams (1796) – Adams to Jefferson (1800)