Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
First 4 Presidents (Jefferson (Barbary Pirates (The Two Barbary Wars were…
First 4 Presidents
Jefferson
Barbary Pirates
The Two Barbary Wars were both US victories and ended with the Barbary pirates stopping their attacks on US ships.
-
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.
Embargo Act
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.
Louisiana Purchase
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.
-
Washington
Hamilton's Economic Plan
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.
Whiskey Rebellion
-
-
-
Unlike Shay's Rebellion, it showed that the government had the strength to deal with rebels
Farewell Address
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.
Adams
XYZ-Affair
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.
-
-
Monroe
Monroe Doctrine
Essentially stated that as long as the European powers stayed out of the Americas, America would not intervene in Europe. The US also had the power to interfere anywhere in the Western Hemisphere if its security was threatened.
The Monroe Doctrine didn't really scare any of the European countries. They were too weak from fighting with Napoleon that they couldn't reassert control over their colonies. The presence of the British Navy also prevented them from going back west.
Era of Good Feelings
Brief period of unity in American history where the country only had one political party. This was cause the Federalists ended themselves at Hartford.
It wasn't really an Era of Good Feelings as there was increased sectionalism and tension. This only increased as the Panic of 1819 affected the American economy and led to inflation.
Madison
War of 1812
The British mostly won the war since they managed to capture Washington DC and burn the White House down.
The War ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814 but Andrew Jackson defended New Orleans from the British and won the battle.
The Native American tribes under Tecumseh allied with British soldiers to stop American expansion westward. Tecumseh was killed but the Brits still fought with America.
Hartford Convention
Meeting of Federalists in Hartford, Connecticut to discuss the war and possibly secede from the United States.
-