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

2. Washington’s Administration (1789-1797) 1. Vice president (2 nd place finisher) - John Adams 2. Secretary of State (foreign affairs) – Thomas Jefferson 3. Secretary of Treasury (manage finances)– Alexander Hamilton 4. Secretary of War (military matters) – Henry Knox Washington chooses advisors to help him run the country (Cabinet)

3. Hamilton v. Jefferson HamiltonJefferson Political PartyFederalistDemocratic- Republican Major WritingFederalist PapersDeclaration of Independence National BankFavored – Fed gov will fund & print money Claimed it to be unconstitutional Economic Theory shipping & manufacturing – pay Fed & State debts Agricultural, pay only fed debt FearsMob ruleAbsolute power Supporters Wealthy/Mid classFarmers, poor

4. The Whiskey Rebellion, 1794 Hamilton pushes a tax on Whiskey Whiskey producers in W. Penn refuse to pay, attack tax collectors Washington sends in 13K troops to end the conflict Sig: Fed Gov has authority to collect taxes

5. International Issues 2. Pinckney’s Treaty (1795) Spain agrees to give up all land east of Mississippi, except Florida, and access to Mississippi River + New Orleans Let’s stay neutral! Help us! No! Help us! 1. 1793: Britain & France at war Dem-Reps say join w/ France, Feds say join w/ Britain, Washington keeps US neutral

6. End of an era Washington gives up Presidency after two terms Election of John Adams 1796: Adams barely beats JeffersonAdamsJefferson Frees all of his slaves upon death (shortly after leaving office) Who replaces Washington? Adams or Jefferson

7. Alien & Sedition Acts Immigrants favor Dem-Reps, critical of Adams Jefferson & Madison say Adams misusing his power VA & KY Resolutions nullify Alien and Sedition Acts (against 1 st Amend) Can states use nullification against unconstitutional federal laws?? Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions Adams has Congress pass new laws: 1) Citizenship raised from 5 to 14 years 2) Jailing/deportation of undesirables