George Washingtons Presidency
What term example did Washington set for future presidents?
two-term presidency
What were implied powers?
Congress was able to do what was necessary to carry out the powers stated in the Constitution
Did John Adam’s presidency have lots of problems?
Yes
Who opposes the National Bank and who wants the National Bank
Thomas Jefferson opposes bank
Alexander Hamilton wants the bank
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
What Cabinet Positions are given to Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Thomas Jefferson (Secretary of State)
Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of Treasury)
What is George Washington’s accomplishment during his Presidenc
Judiciary Act of 1789
Establishes a Cabinet
Economy and money
National Bank
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 were the problems of John Adam’s presidency
His personality
XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
KY and VA Resolutions
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.
Who was Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury who created a financial plan involving a national bank?
Alexander Hamilton
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 is KY and VA Resolutions
Kentucky and Virgina
Written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
Declare Sedation Act unconstitutional
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 (400 troops)
No money (Big national debt - 52 million)
Spain closed port of New Orleans
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
This economic plan divided Americans and helped cause the Federalist–Democratic-Republican split.
Hamilton’s Financial Plan
What is the XYZ affair?
-France is still angry because they want the US to declare war on Britan
-Adams sends diplomats to negotiate treaty
-3 France officials (X,Y and Z) demand $250,000 bribe before American diplomats can speak to the France foreign minister
-Increases anti-France feelings in US
What was Alexander Hamilton’s Treasury Secretary Plan?
To create a strong urban and industrial economy
Wanted strong navy and army
Favored high tariffs on import
Wanted to establish a National Bank