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First Four Presidents (George Washington (The Whiskey Rebellion (Poor…

- - - - Washington responded by mobilizing 15,000 militiamen against the rebels. No blood was shed
        
        Ignited controversy; some applauded these actions while others condemned it as unneccessary force.
  - - - Pay off the national debt at face value by assuming all state debts
      - Protect infant industries by imposing high tariffs on imported goods
      - Establish a national bank for gov't funds and printing banknotes.
- - - - Adams sends delegation to Paris in hope of peaceful settlement. French ministers, known as X, Y, and Z, demanded bribes as the basis for negotiations. U.S refuses and Adams chooses to avoid war
  - - - Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions - State governments decided that they could nullify federal laws they deemed unconstitutional.
- - - - Napoleon offers the U.S the Louisiana Territory for $15 million. American ministers quickly and boldly accepted.
  - - - Jefferson had seen enough, and sent a small fleet of the Navy to the Mediterranean when demanded a larger tribute. U.S gained some respect and protection in Mediterranean waters.