1. The New Nation Lewis and Clark Expedition Seneca Falls Convention
Whiskey Rebellion
War of 1812
Ft. Mc Henry, MD
War of 1812
Battle of New Orleans

2. TIMELINE : The New Nation
1840
1790
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Jackson

3. Seneca Falls Convention War of 1812 Alien and Sedition Acts
Find the dates that the following events took place and put the event on the timeline:
Seneca Falls Convention
War of 1812
Alien and Sedition Acts
1st Bank of the United States
Indian Removal Act
Monroe Doctrine
Due tomorrow!

4. The Federalists Era The Washington Administration
The Unwritten Constitution: during the nations first years, policies and procedures for running the government efficiently came about. These have become traditions, and are referred to as the “unwritten constitution”
The Cabinet: - The President appoints individuals to run certain parts of the Executive Branch
the first 3 were the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and War
together, these positions are known as the President’s “Cabinet”
The Two Term Tradition: Based on Washington’s precedent, the office of the President was
informally limited to two terms only

5. President Obama’s Cabinet (15 members)

6. Foreign Relations
Jay Treaty: A U.S. agreement with Great Britain – U.S. agreed Britain could stop U.S. shipments to France, in return for a “most-favored nation” status in trading with Britain
Proclamation of Neutrality: Washington’s precedent of having the U.S. try to stay out of alliances with foreign powers – he urged the nation to remain as independent as it could. He warned against “entangling alliances”.

7. Economic Stability Hamilton Financial Plan Excise Taxes: Assumption:
Whiskey Rebellion
- in western Pennsylvania
- farmers rebelled against an excise tax on corn
- Washington sent troops as a show of force
- showed Federal govt. could pass laws that state citizens had to follow
Hamilton Financial Plan
Why: the nation needed economic stability and an ability to
raise funds and pay debt
Bank of the United States (B.U.S.): the central bank of the
United States
dominated by New Englanders
its creation was an example of “implied powers”
Excise Taxes:
a tax on certain (non-essential) products
Hamilton wanted a tax on Whiskey
Assumption:
- Hamilton urged the new government to pay off all debt from
the Revolutionary War.
- he said this would give the nation a good credit and status with
both Americans and foreign nations
Political Parties Forming
- our current “Two party system” began at this time
- over the struggle for ratification of the constitution
- started with Federalists v. Anti-Federalists

8. Washington’s Farewell Address
When leaving office, President Washington
warned Americans about the following
issues:
getting too involved with other counties’ issues – “entangling alliances”
the states sectionalizing and dividing the “nation”
political parties becoming too important and divisive

9. The Adams Administration (1797-1801)
Alien and Sedition Acts – Why?
laws were passed making it harder for foreigners to become Americans (14 year residency)
also made it against the law to print anything against the U.S. government
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions:
reaction against the Alien and Sedition Acts
states could declare federal laws invalid if they were unconstitutional

10. Election of 1796 and 1800
What about them: each of these two elections were important in establishing the early direction that the new U.S. government would go in – and if it would even survive or not
1796
Won by the Federalists (John Adams-President)
allowed the policies of Washington and Hamilton to continue and strengthen the nation
1800
The “Jeffersonian” Republicans won – bringing the possibility of huge changes to the government and possible challenges to the U.S. Constitution
This election marked the first peaceful transition of power between two opposing groups in the history of the world. It set a precedent for the future of our civilized government.

11. Democratic-Republicans
Often called “Jeffersonian” Republicans at first
Opposed most of the policies and philosophy of the Federalists
Believed in strict interpretation of Constitution…
Believed in states’ rights

12. The Jefferson Administration
Louisiana Purchase:
Why: to create lands for expansion westward and gain control of the Mississippi River
The purchase: $15 million
Strict interpretation of Constitution would oppose purchase …TJ used federal gov’t (delegated)power to make treaties to buy land?!
Lewis and Clark: sent to explore the new territory and search for a passage to the Pacific
Results:
the size of the U.S. doubled
Encourages the theory of manifest destiny – the idea that the United States should expand from coast to coast

14. Embargo Act
In retaliation for British acts against U.S. shipping, Jefferson proposed and Congress passed the Embargo Act of 1807
this banned trade with other countries
ended up hurting the U.S. more than it punished Britain – repealed in 1809
Strict vs. Loose Interpretation of Constitution
the argument over whether the constitution should be interpreted strictly (do only what the document says) or loosely (allows for “implied” interpretation of powers)

15. The Madison Administration
War of 1812
Causes:
continued British harassment of U.S. shipping on the seas and the practice of impressment- the capture of US citizens and forcing them to serve in the British military
trade restrictions between Britain and the U.S.
Southern and Western “War Hawks” encouraged war to allow for expansion westward
concerns over Native-American activities on the western borders

16. Events of the War of 1812
Burning of Washington D.C.: British troops entered and burned the White House and Capitol
Star Spangled Banner: written during the attacks on Baltimore by Francis Scott Key
New Orleans: General Andrew Jackson defeated larger British Army, became a national hero

17. Results of the War of 1812
the U.S. won the war but it did not change many existing conditions
the victory gave the country more prestige overseas
caused an increase in U.S. national pride and patriotic feelings (nationalism)

18. The Monroe Administration
Era of Good Feelings: name given to the time after the War of 1812 when there were few political conflicts and the new nation had much support
1) Nationalism (War of 1812):
victory over Britain caused new feelings of national pride and support for the new country by Americans
2) One Party:
by opposing the War of 1812, the Federalists lost power and then ceased to exist as a party
the Republicans had, for a time-being, little competition for their policies
3) The American System: Henry Clay’s plan to strengthen America:
creation of the Second Bank of the United States
passage of tariffs to protect U.S. industry and businesses
improve internal transportation routes to connect the nation together better (Erie Canal 1825, National Road, development of Railroads)

19. Monroe Doctrine The U.S. declared
that the Western Hemisphere was off-limits to European powers!
In return, the U.S. promised to stay out
of European colonial affairs.