The Federalist Era Flashcards
George Washington (as President)
unanimously elected. Wished to make the presidency powerful enough to function in national govt., but not too powerful. Proved government had power (Whiskey Rebellion). Established trade with Britain.
Secretary of State
Dealt with foreign conflicts and exchanges. (Thomas Jefferson)
Secretary of War
Oversees military and naval affairs (Henry Knox)
Secretary of Treasury
Makes finical decisions for country (Alexander Hamilton)
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of state
Alexander Hamilton
Created Hamiltons finical plan to deal with post war debt, wanted to make America creditworthy, not debt-free.
Hamilton’s Financial plan
Wanted to make America creditworthy, not debt-free. consolidated all loans together and financing through bonds. Thought state debts should be assumed by national government.
Precedents
Something set previously. “Set precedent for a 2 term limit”
Assumption of state debts
Under Hamilton’s financial plan, he thought the national government take over and pay off all the debt that states had, meaning each state would have to pay equal tax to government.
Whiskey Rebellion
A tax put on all spirits and farmers felt targeted because they relied on crops such as corn, rye, and grain to earn a profit. When farmers tried to rebel, George Washington stopped rebellion with 13,000 troops and proved/showed government power.
Federalist Party
A conservative and nationalist American political party and the first political party in the United States. It dominated the national government under Alexander Hamilton (never pres.)
Republican Party
Democratic-Republican Party from a combination of former Anti-Federalists and supporters of the Constitution who were dissatisfied with the Washington administration’s policies.
Federalists views on French Revolution
Wanted to side with Britain to preserve trade.
Anti-Federalists view on French Revolution
Wanted to side with France. Thought ideas of democracy were spreading to Europe and France was following in their footsteps.
George Washington
/ Government view on French Revolution
Wanted to stay neutral because they knew US was too weak/young and didn’t want to pick sides, making enemies; didn’t want to tied down.
Neutrality of French Revolution
America was too young/weak, didn’t want to be tied down with alliances. Didn’t want to make any more enemies.
Alien and Sedition Acts
Alien - Foreigner Sedition - speech inciting people to rebel
Under Adams administration, increased residency requirement for citizenship from 5 to 14 years. Gave president power to imprison/deport ‘aliens’ believed to be dangerous to the peace and safety of US. Also restricted speech critical of federal government.
Aaron Burr
Killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel
Election of 1800
First election with political parties formed (Federalist and Republican). Thomas Jefferson vs. John Adams.
Who won election of 1800
Thomas Jefferson
What was a cause of Adams to lose support in election of 1800
Alien and Sedition acts
Campaign Strategies
run by the parties, talking up candidate, talking bad about other
Why was Thomas Jefferson unpopular in election of 1800
Unpopular for being too pro-france
Washington’s Farewell Address
Written partly by Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. Said it was time for him to retire a Mount Vernon. Hoped that the nation would not become divided and wanted them to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations.
Dolley’s Crushes
Extravagant dinner parties at the White House. Called ‘crushes due to the amount of people in the small space’
John Adams as President
signed the Alien and Sedition Acts and built up the Army and Navy. First to live in white House.
