1. The Origins of Political Parties: American Politics in the 1790s
AP US

2. Rivalries

3. Hamilton & Jefferson

4. Hamilton and Jefferson’s Ideologies
Read the primary documents. Try to define Hamilton and Jefferson’s political ideologies.
In particular, what are their basic viewpoints on:
Who should run the government?
Which type of government should dominate American government?
How should the Constitution be interpreted?
What foreign country should America support?

5. Hamilton’s Report on the Public Credit
Purpose: rebuild the nation’s economy and fix the debt after the Revolutionary War and the difficulties of the 1780s
Parts:
Assumption of Debts
National Bank
Constitutional Interpretation
Excise Tax (Whiskey Tax)
Whiskey Rebellion
Tariff

6. Jefferson and Madison’s Response
Fear of a strong central government
Fear of a government involved in the economy causing corruption
Fear of the power of the North over the South
Questions about if the BUS was constitutional
John Adams Clip
Rap Battle
Resolution (to 4:00)

7. Foreign Affairs Under Washington
French Revolution and Wars in Europe -1789
Rap Battle #2
Citizen Genet (Video Clip 1:15-3:50)
Proclamation of Neutrality
Northwest Indian Wars
Jay’s Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty

8. Washington’s Farewell (Song)
Advice:
Unity/Fear of Sectionalism
Dangers of Political Parties
Support for the Constitution
Morality & Religion
Sound Credit
Neutrality in Foreign Affairs
Precedents:
Two Terms
Neutrality
Cabinet
Assessment of Washington?

9. Adams’ Administration (1797-1801) 1796 Election

10. Adams’ Administration (song)
Undeclared War w/ France
XYZ Affair
Alien and Sedition Acts
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Support, modify, refute: The Adams Administration calmed partisan tensions.

11. Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Party
Democratic-Republicans
Leadership
Who?
Interpretation
Strict/Loose?
Constitutional Tool
Government
Federal/State?
Economic Goals
Business/Agriculture?
Foreign Policy
France/Britain?
Position on Report on Public Credit
Position on Whiskey Rebellion
Chief Supporters

12. Northwest Indian Wars (1785-1795)
Battle for control of Ohio Valley
Western Confederacy of Indians (with some British aid) vs. the United States
US Constitution is vague on the relationship between the federal government and Native American tribes
As more Americans flooded into the territory, Indians led by Little Turtle and Blue Jacket fought back winning several victories.
Eventually the US was able to defeat the Native Americans under the leadership of General Wayne.
Treaty of Greenville (1795) –secures most of the land in the Ohio Valley from natives; ends resistance for a short time