Reaction to Alexander Hamilton's financial program.

Whiskey farmers in Western PA resisted a tax on domestic whiskey

Washington rode at the front of an army to face the rebels

Unlike Shay's Rebellion, it showed that the government had the strength to deal with rebels

Wanted the federal government to assume the states debt so that it would increase foreign credibility when it came to trade

The plan was opposed since it benefited the elite Northern banks over farmers and commoners. It also gave the federal government more power so Jefferson opposed it.

Hamilton's idea for a National Bank was approved by Congress but Washington thought it would be unconstitutional.

His first warning was to stay clear of political parties since they would divide the country. Worked out very well.

His second warning was to not get involved in permanent alliances but to be friendly with all countries. Also worked out well.

Although it wasn't unconstitutional back then, Washington didn't run for a third term to set precedents for future presidents.

Federalists drew their support from the wealthy and educated elite as well as the people of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States. Democrat-Republicans were supported by yeoman farmers and Southerners.

Federalists supported Great Britain because it was the mother country while Democrat-Republicans liked France since it had supported the 13 Colonies.

Federalists believed in a strong government and regulated economy based on industry and trade. Democrat-Republicans wanted a smaller government with agricultural economies.

France allowed for US ships to be captured and forced into the navy since the Frenchies were pissed with the US for not paying the new Republican government money.

XYZ Affair - French tried getting the US to pay a bribe to stop impressing US sailors. The US refused and the two fought the Quasi-War.

Alien & Sedition Acts created in response that allowed the governor to deport foreigners and allow for them to lose the right to vote. KY-VA Resolutions passed and allowed the states to null the Acts.

The Dem-Reps however repealed all this to keep themselves in power. Then, John Marshall became Chief Justice as a Federalist for 35 years.

Marbury v. Madison blocked the Midnight Judges from taking power and established judicial review.

Before his term was over, Adams added a bunch of new courts and judges to help keep the Federalists in power.

Created a dilemma for Jefferson since he was a strict interpreter and the Constitution didn't give the power to buy land. However, presidents could negotiate with foreign nations so he looped around that.

Lewis and Clark were explorers sent to investigate the Louisiana Territory and they were helped by native tribes. They brought back news of French and British forts

The first major accomplishment of Jefferson's presidency was when Jefferson convinced the French to sell Louisiana for $15 million.

The Two Barbary Wars were both US victories and ended with the Barbary pirates stopping their attacks on US ships.

First real war after the US's founding was a victory for the country.

Barbary pirates based in North Africa attacked US ships going through the Mediterranean and took slaves. Jefferson sent the US Navy to deal with them.

A British ship attacked an American ship in American waters and Jefferson decided to launch an embargo since the US couldn't match the British Navy.

The act shut down all US imports and exports but it actually hurt the economy. New England's economy collapsed and so they strongly opposed it. Later, trade was opened with all countries but Britain and France.

It was a response to the British and French impressing of US sailors throughout the Atlantic to fight against each other in wars.