1. American Studies Mr. Crickenberger and Mr. Ratcliffe
The early republic
American Studies
Mr. Crickenberger and Mr. Ratcliffe

2. Development of Political Parties
Washington was “above” politics, but still considered himself a Federalist
Federalist party led by ___________ ___________________
Characteristics
Pro _____________________
Pro British
Supported by bankers and _________________________
Prominent Federalists

3. Development of Political Parties
Democratic-Republicans led by _______________________________
Characteristics
___________________
Pro revolutionary France
Pro “common” man
Pro States rights (vs. strong central government)
___________________________ ___________________________

4. John Adams – Foreign Policy
__________________that Washington had imposed
Adams wanted to stay __________________________ _______, despite many Americans supporting one of the two countries
However, many of his actions, such as the Alien and Sedition Acts, made Adams appear to show favoritism towards the British

5. Election of 1800 Between _____________________________
Extremely ______________________by the candidates – Adams and Jefferson’s friendship will suffer for several years after
In the end, Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans win the election
This is the first American presidential election in which _____________________________________________ __________________

6. Important Early Supreme Court Cases
Chief Justice John Marshall presided over both cases
Marbury v. Madison established “judicial review”, which established the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
The McCulloch v. Maryland ruling prohibited states from taxing agencies of the federal government
How else could we say this?
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