1. What challenges do Washington & Adams face as President?
Launching the New Nation
What challenges do Washington & Adams face as President?

2. Washington’s Administration (1789-1797)
1788: Ten Federalists, two anti-federalists and George Washington run for President (only 10 states vote)
Washington wins every state’s electoral votes, John Adams who finished second in total vote (becomes VP)
Washington chooses 5 men for his cabinet (both Fed & Anti-Fed)

3. Domestic Issues: National Bank
Secy of Treasury Alexander Hamilton wants a National Bank
Secy of State Thomas Jefferson & Anti-Feds oppose it
Compromise: National Bank approved, new capital to be built in Virginia
Domestic Issues: Whiskey Rebellion
1791: Whiskey producers in W. Penn refuse to pay tax
Washington sends in army to collect taxes & end conflict
Discuss: What was significant about Washington using the army?
1792: Washington easily wins re-election

4. Washington chooses neutrality
International Issues
1. Britain & France at war - Hamilton & Adams (Feds) say join w/ Britain, Jefferson (Anit-Feds) want to join w/ France
Washington chooses neutrality
2. British upset at GW: 1)Send troops into NW territory 2) Give Nat Ams weapons 3) Seize American ships
1795: Jay’s Treaty only settles land issues, not issues on seas
Help us!
We’ll stay neutral
No! Help us!

5. 3. Dispute between Spain & US over land + access to Miss Riv
Pinckney’s Treaty (1796) Spain gives up all land to Mississippi except Florida, and access to Mississippi River + New Orleans

6. 1796 Election
Washington gives up Presidency after two terms
1796 Election: Adams (Federalist) vs. Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)
Adams barely beats Jefferson

7. VP Jefferson very critical of Adams, (XYZ affair + immigration)
Problems for Adams
VP Jefferson very critical of Adams, (XYZ affair + immigration)
Adams & Federalists pass Alien & Sedition Acts
Need to wait 7 years for citizenship, gov can deport w/o a trial
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
Jefferson & Madison say Adams violating constitution
VA & KY pass resolutions nullifying Alien & Sedition Acts
Discuss: Should states use nullification against unconstitutional federal laws??