George Washingtons Presidency
Did John Adam’s presidency have lots of problems?
Yes
What was Thomas Jeffersons Cabinet Position?
Secretary of State
What was the difference between Halmiton’s view on the bank and Jefferson’s view?
Hamilton thinks a National Bank will stabilize the economy, Jefferson says its unconstitutional
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers in PA objected to high tax on whiskey
Attack tax collectors and refuse to pay it
Fed. gov’t sends in 12,000 militia and stops rebellion
What is the difference between “Loose Constructionists” vs “Strict Constructionist”
Loose Constructionists-In favor of implied powers and congress can do what is necessary to carry out the powers stated in the constitution
Strict Constructionists- In favor of “Stated Powers” congress can only do what is stated in the constitution
What were the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Alien Act- Immigrants who criticize fed gov will be deported
Sedition Act - Crime for citizens to criticize fed gov
How did Thomas Jefferson feel about the bank?
Thomas Jefferson opposes bank
What does the Whiskey Rebellion show
Shows strength of new federal government
What is the result of the Sedition Act?
Many Demo-Repub. Journalists are arrested under this act
What is the compromise over the National Bank
Congress approves creation of National Bank
In 10 years the capitol will move South to Washington D.C.
What were George Washington’s accomplishments during his Presidency
Judiciary Act of 1789
Establishes a Cabinet
Economy and money
National Bank
Who wanted the economy to be industrial vs. who wanted it to be agricultural? Why?
Democrats want a farm based economy
-Believed the farm based economy would be good for the country
Federalists want an industrial economy
-Wanted a strong economy and to do this the federalists believed industrial economy would make the country the most money
What were the problems of John Adam’s presidency
His personality
XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
KY and VA Resolutions
What was Alexander Hamilton's economic plan?
Create a strong urban & industrial economy
Wants strong army and navy
Favors high tariffs on imports
Wants to establish a national bank
What was George Washington’s legacy?
Establishes a 2 term President
increases settlement of western lands
kept US out of foreign wars, successfully negotiated treaties
put down the Whisky Rebellion
Establish the Cabinet and
Established the National Bank,
Established as well as the court system
What was the Policy of Neutrality and which party supported it?
a stance taken by a state to prevent participation in war/conflict between other nations
-Federalists supported
-Demo-Repubs did not
What are some of the problems facing the New Government
No respect from European countries
Farm based economy
British forts on our land on our land (Northwest territory)
Not a big army to get British out of their forts and no navy (1400 troops)
No money (Big national debt - 52 million)
Spain closed port of New Orleans