What was the Treaty of Greenville?
Why did the call Anthony Wayne “Mad?”
What did the Democratic-Republicans believe in?
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Elastic ClauseRevolutionPrivateerStrict ConstructionLoose ConstructionJay’s TreatyCEJSASR-
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Name the first two political parties and what
they stood for.
Why did George Washington feel a lot of
pressure as the first president?
What were Washington’s fears for the
country?
Define CEJSASR.
The Election of John Adams and the Election of 1800
The French Revolution- 1789-1794
Inspired by America’s new found liberty, the French
rebelled against the monarchy of Louis the 16th
 They were trippin’.
 The Indian Nation- seeing that the “whites” and the newly
found United States were going to eventually push the
Indian tribes into extinction, the Indians made another
attempt to stop them. The British tried to help them, but
eventually left the Indians on their own.
 The Whiskey Rebellion-(1794) A tax on American-made
whiskey caused a small rebellion in the new states. After
Washington moved troops into motion, the rebellion
disbanded.
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What did the Whiskey Rebellion show the
United States?
What was George Washington’s views on
political “factions?”
Was GW being controlled by someone?
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Sedition
Alien
Bribe
Provocation
Party/Political Parties/Party politics
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G.W. tried to set a good precedent for the
country.
Precedent is a good example for people to
follow.
What was his three biggest fears?
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To bring “party” politics to government
To live in Washington DC
To serve (one term) 1796-1800
To have a son become Pres.
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Thomas Jefferson was elected Adams’ VP.
He said he was done with politics after
resigning as SOS, and surprised everyone
when he ran for President and almost won.
Thomas Jefferson disagrees strongly with
John Adams on most policies.
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Remember Thomas Jefferson and his
arguments with Hamilton and Adams.
Jefferson wanted–
A. a weak central government
B. a “strict” interpretation of the Constitution
C. the poor or the farmers to be taken care of.
A. a strong central government
B. a “loose” interpretation of the
Constitution
C. an economy ran by business and
industry
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The Democratic-Republicans- that sounds
better than Anti-Federalists
Small government- Agricultural economy
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The Federalist – by today’s standard, which
party does this party resemble. Large
government and government programs.
Founder- Alexander Hamilton
The Feds lose power
Democrats
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France asks for a 250,000$$ bribe to meet
with the Prime Minister Tallyrand
Then a 12 million$$ “loan”
“Millions for defense, not one for tribute” T.J.
Congress increases navy to 30 ships
Peace time standing army.
Adams was terrible at French so he called the
French agents “X,Y, and Z”
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Federalists in Congress passed this act
allowing the president to remove foreign
citizens.
Made it illegal to write, print, utter, publish
anything negative about the government.
Matt Lyon vs. Roger Griswald
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Adams seems like he wants war when he ups
the military to fight France but then he backs
down….
He was mad over the XYZ affair.
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Adams and Pickney vs. T.J. and Burr (THE
REMATCH)
Jefferson and Burr won 73 votes EACH!!!
Finally Hamilton worked for Jefferson
secretly because he disliked Burr.
This tie led to the 12th Amendment in 1803 in
which the president and vice-president are on
seperate ballots.
What should the United States do about illegal
immigrants?
2. Is it fair to ask immigrants to leave, when our
country (United States) was founded by
immigrants?
3. Should people be able to say negative things
about the government?
4. Where should (or should there be a line) the
line be drawn for the press?
5. Why did John Adams sign the Alien and
Sedition Acts?
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Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts
unpopular?
What type of government did the Democratic
Republicans want?
What did “XYZ” stand for in the XYZ affair?
What was John Adams first at