Period 3: Chapter 10 Flashcards
Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation (1793)
Declared the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Britain (think French Revolution)
Necessary and proper clause
Said that Congress can pass laws that are necessary and proper for branches of the government to run smoothly
French Revolution
Initially peaceful and supported by America
The Reign of Terror divided Federalists and Anti-Federalists
- Reignited conflicts between Britain and France
Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation
Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
Pennsylvania distillers protested the tax on their livelihood
Quickly quelled by Washington’s army
Demonstrated strength of new government
National Bank of the United States
Idea by Alex. Ham. (economic genius)
First example of trickle down economics
Meant to centralize wealth and prove power to other countries
Print paper currency
Passed because of the N and P clause
States who had paid taxes opposed
National identity through art
Gilbert Stuart - painted portraits of first 6 presidents
John Trumbull - Painted pictures of key American events
National identity through literature
Focused on freedom and defending the government
Ex: Jefferson’s Virginia statute for religious freedom
National identity through architecture
Jefferson in Monticello - Dome led to the style of the capital building
Pierre Charles L’Enfant - Mapped out D.C.
2 term tradition
Started by George Washington
More than 2 would be similar to a monarchy
Followed by all until FDR
22nd amendment
Presidential cabinet
Heads of departments and advisors to the president
Precedent
Actions that were taken and followed by future presidents
4 reasons for development
- Power of the federal government
- Foreign policy (Stemmed from French Rev.)
- Economic policy (Stemmed from Ham.’s financial plan)
- Balance between liberty and order (Stemmed from Alien and Sedition Acts)
Jay’s Treaty (1795)
Treaty with Britain
U.S. received compensation for damaged ships
2nd time Britain promised to leave posts (They didn’t)
Granted Britain favored trading shows
Pinckney’s Treaty (1795)
Treaty with Spain
U.S. was granted navigation rights on the Mississippi River
Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
Issued in 1796 as GW left office
Written by Alex. Ham. and GW
Helped influence U.S. foreign policy for years
Warned of foreign entanglements
Warned of political parties
What was New Orleans used for after Pinckey’s Treaty?
To store goods before they were shipped out
Impressment
Forced taking of American soldiers into the British navy
Who did each party side with in the French Revolution?
Federalists: England
Anti-Federalists: France
Federalist Party
The official political party of the Federlists
Federalist Party
The official political party of the Federalists
Democratic-Republican Party
The official political party of the Anti-Federalists
Federalists
Wanted a larger federal government
Ex: John Adams. Alexander Hamilton, George Washington (Not officially but shared the same beliefs)
Anti-Federalists
Wanted a smaller federal government (State’s rights)
Modern day Libertarians
Ex: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison (was a Federalist but later made the switch)
XYZ Affair
JA was Pres and TJ was VP
French retaliated against Jay’s Treaty by seizing American ships
Adams sent people to France (French demanded 250k to speak to the minister - America rejected)
France sought new negotiations (Adams sacrificed reelection to avoid war with France)
