What was the Treaty of Greenville? Why did the call Anthony Wayne Mad? What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?
1. Elastic Clause- 2. Revolution- 3. Privateer- 4. Strict Construction- 5. Loose Construction- 6. Jay s Treaty- 7. CEJSASR-
Name the first two political parties and what they stood for. Why did George Washington feel a lot of pressure as the first president? What were Washington s fears for the country? Define CEJSASR.
The Election of John Adams and the Election of 1800
The French Revolution- 1789-1794 Inspired by America s new found liberty, the French rebelled against the monarchy of Louis the 16 th They were trippin. The Indian Nation- seeing that the whites and the newly found United States were going to eventually push the Indian tribes into extinction, the Indians made another attempt to stop them. The British tried to help them, but eventually left the Indians on their own. The Whiskey Rebellion-(1794) A tax on American-made whiskey caused a small rebellion in the new states. After Washington moved troops into motion, the rebellion disbanded.
What did the Whiskey Rebellion show the United States? What was George Washington s views on political factions? Was GW being controlled by someone?
Sedition Alien Bribe Provocation Party/Political Parties/Party politics
G.W. tried to set a good precedent for the country. Precedent is a good example for people to follow. What was his three biggest fears?
To bring party politics to government To live in Washington DC To serve (one term) 1796-1800 To have a son become Pres.
Thomas Jefferson was elected Adams VP. He said he was done with politics after resigning as SOS, and surprised everyone when he ran for President and almost won. Thomas Jefferson disagrees strongly with John Adams on most policies.
Remember Thomas Jefferson and his arguments with Hamilton and Adams. Jefferson wanted A. a weak central government B. a strict interpretation of the Constitution C. the poor or the farmers to be taken care of.
A. a strong central government B. a loose interpretation of the Constitution C. an economy ran by business and industry
The Democratic-Republicans- that sounds better than Anti-Federalists Small government- Agricultural economy
The Federalist by today s standard, which party does this party resemble. Large government and government programs. Founder- Alexander Hamilton The Feds lose power Democrats
France asks for a 250,000$$ bribe to meet with the Prime Minister Tallyrand Then a 12 million$$ loan Millions for defense, not one for tribute T.J. Congress increases navy to 30 ships Peace time standing army. Adams was terrible at French so he called the French agents X,Y, and Z
Federalists in Congress passed this act allowing the president to remove foreign citizens. Made it illegal to write, print, utter, publish anything negative about the government. Matt Lyon vs. Roger Griswald
Adams seems like he wants war when he ups the military to fight France but then he backs down. He was mad over the XYZ affair.
Adams and Pickney vs. T.J. and Burr (THE REMATCH) Jefferson and Burr won 73 votes EACH!!! Finally Hamilton worked for Jefferson secretly because he disliked Burr. This tie led to the 12 th Amendment in 1803 in which the president and vice-president are on seperate ballots.
1. What should the United States do about illegal immigrants? 2. Is it fair to ask immigrants to leave, when our country (United States) was founded by immigrants? 3. Should people be able to say negative things about the government? 4. Where should (or should there be a line) the line be drawn for the press? 5. Why did John Adams sign the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts unpopular? What type of government did the Democratic Republicans want? What did XYZ stand for in the XYZ affair? What was John Adams first at