First 5 Presidents
Adams
Washington
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson
Hamilton's Economic Plan
Farewell Address
Whiskey Rebellion
Important in development of the two party system.
The Whiskey Rebellion was an uprising of Western Pennsylvania farmers in response to the excessive tax placed on whiskey.
Federal assumption of all debts and he proposed the chartering of the U.S. bank
It was created by Alexander Hamilton to stabilize the American economy
There are a lot of dangers surrounding entangling foreign affairs and permanent alliances
Political parties will separate the nation and they shouldn't be pursued
XYZ affair – Alien/Sedition Acts – Virginia/Kentucky resolutions
Midnight Appointments
Federalist vs. Jeffersonian-Republicans
John Marshall
The Jeffersonian Republicans believed in strong state governments while the Federalists opted for a powerful central government
Jeffersonian Republicans wanted a strict interpretation of the constitution for everything while the Federalists didn't
Laws that included new powers to deport foreigners as well as making it harder for immigrants to vote
Took the position that the Alien and Sedition acts were unconstitutional and were intended to put an end to them
Attempt to preserve Federalist influence in the government before Jefferson can change everything
John Adams appointed judges in the Supreme Court right before Jefferson came into office
Worked to establish an important role for the Supreme Court in the federal government
Established judicial review
Barbary Pirates
Embargo Act
Louisiana Purchase
Political Philosophy and how it differs from Adams
U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land from the French
It was sold for $15 million
Operated in North Africa as pirates
Seized United States ships and they demanded the U.S. pays up but Jefferson refused to and eventually the United States paid $60,000 for them back
States' rights, strict Constitution, and the confidence in the political ability of the common were all highlighted in Jeffersonianism
Adams was a federalist so he believed in a strong central government and a loose interpretation of the Constitution
Embargo Act was Jefferson's attempt to stop the wars between Great Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars
He thought that closing off the United States to foreign trade would hurt both nations but it devastated the United States more than anybody else and it was a big mistake
Era of Good Feelings
Monroe Doctrine
Happened at the end of the War of 1812
Nation felt good about themselves politically and they had a desire for unity no matter the relations between Federalists and Republicans and northern and southern states
Ultimately protected the Western Hemisphere from colonization and greatly improved relations of United States and the countries around it
United States won't interfere in wars between European countries and any attempt by a European power to control a nation in the Western Hemisphere would be a hostile act against the United States
The War of 1812
Hartford Convention
Ended in a draw, showed the United States really wants to defend its military, and earned the United States respect among European nations
Fought between the British and the United States over the issues of trade and impressment of soldiers
Series of meetings in Hartford, Connecticut where New England Federalist Party met to discuss grievances against the War of 1812
Ultimately lead to the end of the Federalist party because the whole nation was ashamed of what they had done
XYZ affair started because the French were angry about the United States signing a deal with the British even though the United States had deals with the French. They were mad because this all happened while a war between the British and French was going on