Our American Presidents Washington Adams Madison Jefferson Monroe
George Washington
Domestic Issues Economic depression 1.war debt owed to France 2. inflation following war
Native Americans Americans begin moving West into Indian territory
Farewell Address Foreign Policy: US should avoid getting involved in foreign wars Domestic: US shouldn’t have political parties
Precedents Two year term “Mr. President” President, not king
Foreign Policy Both sides want us to support them War between England & France
“Tis out true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the world Neutrality Proclamation
John Adams Federalist
Domestic Issues Alien and Sedition Acts 1. President to expel any foreigner 2. Citizens could be fined for criticizing government
Democratic Republicans Jefferson Strict reading of Const. Political Parties Federalists Hamilton Strong federal governm’t
Foreign Affairs XYZ Affair France begins attacking US ships; when we objected, French agents tried blackmail:
“If you don’t pay France 10 million dollars, we’ll continue to attack”
Thomas Jefferson Republican
Domestic Issues Marbury vs. Madison Gave the Supreme Court the power to review all laws passed by Congress
Louisiana Purchase Realizing the importance of the Mississippi River, Jefferson tries to buy New Orleans from France...
Instead, France offers him the Louisiana Territory!
Foreign Affairs Barbary Coast Pirates US ships in the Mediterranean were attacked by North African pirates
They tried to bribe us... We refused... Marines sailed to Tripoli and attacked...
Impressment British begin attacking our trade ships Force our soldiers into their army
Jefferson passes: Embargo Act Non-Intercourse Act
Embargo Embargo Act Forbade Americans from all trade Non-Intercourse Act Banned al trade with France and England