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Early Republic (George Washington (Established precedents: cabinet, …
Early Republic
George Washington
Established precedents: cabinet, two terms, farewell address
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Hamilton’s Economic Plan o Repay the states’ and national gov’t debts in order to establish the nation’s credit o Create the U.S. National Bank to stabilize the U.S. economy o Tax whiskey farmers on whiskey to raise money • Rise of political parties: Disagreed on how the nation should develop economically
Federalists – led by Alexander Hamilton v Loose view of the Constitution v Favored a strong national/ federal government v Favored the National Bank
Democratic-Republicans – led by Thomas Jefferson v Strict view of the Constitution v Favored strong states’ rights v Opposed the National Bank
Whiskey Rebellion – Uprising by western farmers who refused to pay the federal whiskey tax. This uprising was quickly put down and it showed how strong the federal gov’t was under the Constitution
Proclamation of Neutrality – Due to the U.S. being a new country and having a weak military Washington issued this Proclamation, which stated that the U.S. would remain neutral, and avoid taking sides in any European conflict or get involved in any foreign war.
Washington’s Farewell Address – Stated that the U.S. should “steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world”. Washington gave 3 warnings: 1) Avoid foreign alliances (neutrality) 2) Avoid political divisions (political parties) 3) Avoid more national debt
Thomas Jefferson
3 rd U.S. President
**Embargo Act** – Due to British impressment of American sailors, the Embargo Act prohibited the U.S. from trading with European nations.
Louisiana Territory – Purchased for $15million from France (Napoleon Bonaparte) o Doubled the size of the U.S.
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Marbury v. Madison – established Judicia l Review: the right of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
James Monroe •
5ht U.S. President** – Monroe’s Presidency known as the “Era of Good Feelings ” in which Americans had nationalism and pride.
Monroe Doctrine - foreign policy statement by President James Monroe stating that 1) the U.S. would not interfere in European affairs, and 2) that the western hemisphere was closed to colonization and/ or interfere nce by European nations.
Erie Canal – Built in the state of New York. Connected the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, which led to the Atlantic Ocean. Irish immigrants came to the U.S. to escape a potato famine (potatoes is the Irish’s staple food crop). Irish helped build the Erie Canal. Canals helped link farms and cities and made it easier to transport people and goods
McCulloch v. Maryland – Ruled that Congress had the power to create a National Bank according the “necessary and proper” clause in the Con stitution. Also ruled that a state could not tax a national bank; increased the power of the federal/ national gov’t.
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James Madison
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War of 1812 o Causes – British ships continued to impress U.S. sailors; British encouraged Native Americans to attack American settlers o Effects – U.S. earned worldwide respect & maintaine d their independence from Britain; Sparked the Industrial Rev. & manufacturing increased o Treaty of Ghent – Ended the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson is seen as a hero after he defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
Andrew Jackson
7 th U.S. President – Age of the “Common Man”, “Jacksonian Democracy”
Lost the Election of 1824 and accused John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay of making a “ Corrupt Bargain” •
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