First 4 Presidents

Washington :

Adams :

Jefferson

Madison

was the right person at the right time

French/British and French revolution

chose his cabinet wisely

Whiskey Rebellion

Hamilton's economic plan

Tensions between Federalists and AntiFederalists

Bank of the US

secretary of state-thomas jefferson (strict)

secretary of treasury-alexander hamiltin (lose)

thinks the us needs to ask other countries for money but first has to prove they can pay back a loan so he comes up with the plan of assumption

Washington chose neutrality

Washington Crushes the rebellion before it started (white horse)

Tough job from the start

hard to fill Washington's shoes

Split in federalist govt

Federalists vs Jeffersonian Republicans

Jefferson abandon;s adams

but is still his VP

retains Washington's cabinet, but the cabinet is only loyal to George Washington and Hamilton

XYZ affair

Frnace wants US to pay cash for diplomacy

Results in the alien/sedition acts

Results in the Virginia Kentucky Resolutions

federalists want a standing army

John adams becomes father of US Navy

Appointment of John Marshall to supreme court (midnight appointment)

Election of 1800

Wanted to ensure smooth transition from federalists to demrepubs

Appealed to both parties

Retained the national bank and debt repayment plan of hamilton

Carried out washingtons neutrality policy

dhered to Demrepubs opinions of limited central govt

Louisiana purchase

Americans relied on Mississippi river and new orleans for trade but Spain closed them to the us. napoleon offered to sell the whole thing for 15 million, it doubled the size of the us and increased jefferson's popularity

Challenges with John Marshll

Elected in final months of adams presidency and caused jefferson much trouble

Marbury v Madison. Jefferson didn't want to pay the federalist judges. Marbury sued for his commission. Established judicial review

Reelection in 1804 by overwhelming majority

Difficulties Abroad

Barbary pirates:american ships on north african coast being seized, so Jefferson agreed to pay tribute to Barbary govts. When they demanded more, Jefferson sent ships to fight. Sporadic attacks for 4 years-resulted in american victory (although not decisive)

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair:Brittish ship Leopard fired on american ship chesapeake off the coast of virginia, americans taken and impressed, many wanted war but Jefferson was diplomatic

Embargo Act of 1807: prohibited american ships from sailing in foreign ports, backfired and brought economic hardships, brought upon economic depression bc the us needed britain for trade. Repealed in 1809