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U.S. History Survey
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The Federalist Era (1789-1801)
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Notes #7 (Chap. 9)
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Introduction
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1789: Constitution takes effect
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I. The Presidency of George Washington (1789-1797)
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Inauguration
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Precedents:
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The Cabinet
Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
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A. Alexander Hamilton’s Financial Program
1) “Funding:”
and “Assumption”
2) National Bank (Bank of the U.S.)
3) Protective Tariff
4) Revenue (Excise Taxes)
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The Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
B. The Formation of the First Political Parties
1. Federalist Party
2. The Democratic-Republican Party
C. Foreign Policy
French Revolution (1789)
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Neutrality Proclamation (1793)
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Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
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II. The Presidency of John Adams (1797-1801)
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The “Quasi-War” (1798-1800)
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The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798)
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Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (1798)
“Nullification”
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III. The Election of 1800
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John Adams (Federalist)
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vs. Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)
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Jefferson’s VP nominee: Aaron Burr
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Twelfth Amendment