Americas Premier 1789-1797 PRECEDENTS JUDICIARY ACT 1789 We are in a wilderness without a single footstep to guide us J.M.

America’s Premier 1789-1797

PRECEDENTS

JUDICIARY ACT 1789

“We are in a wildernesswithout a single footstepto guide us…” J.M

Edmund RandolphThe Attorney General

Henry KnoxThe Secretary of War

Thomas JeffersonThe Secretary of State

Alexander HamiltonThe Secretary of Treasury

America’s Premier Cabinet

Vice Pres.John Adams

Loretta LynchThe Attorney General

Ashton CarterThe Secretary of Defense

John KerryThe Secretary of State

Jacob LewThe Secretary of Treasury

America’s current Cabinet

Vice Pres.Joe Biden

TWO PARTY SYSTEM

1804 v. Burr

Philosophies & Points of ViewJeffersonian’s aka Democratic-Republicans

VERSUS Hamilton’s Federalists

***Make 2 columns on your paper. Alexander Hamilton versus Thomas Jefferson***

 1.Who believed in loose or flexible interpretation of the Constitution? 2. Who represented the agricultural interests as a priority of our countries success?  3.Who favored a weaker central government with more power in the hands of the states. 4. Who advocated a strong or a high protective tariff to support industrial & manufacturing interests? 5.Who supported commercial interests & valued trade with foreign nations more highly?

***Under each column you have created, place which statement corresponds best with each individual.

6. Who opposed a National debt & believed in a balanced budget for our nations best interests? 7. Who believed in universal education & a government by all the people is necessary to protect our natural rights?  8.Who favored a strong central bank over state banks? The B.U.S. baby! 9. Who advocated freedom of speech and press? The Bill of Rights baby! 10. Who serves as president from 1801-1809?Who is on the $10 bill?

***Under each column you have created, place which statement corresponds best with each individual.

4 points to getting our nation on firm financial ground. We need to deal with our debt & establish a banking system.

1. Create the Bank of the United States. •Receipt the tax $$•Uniform currency•Wealthy investors

4 points to getting our nation on firm financial ground. We need to deal with our debt & establish a banking system.

2. Pay off foreign debt. Issue new bonds to ensure future payment & keep support.

3. Federal gov’t “assumption” of outstanding state debt.•Outrage in the South. H & J make “a deal”.

4. Raise TAXES•Protective Tariff •Excise tax on Whiskey

1794 rebellion, Hamilton’s response

4 points to getting our nation on firm financial ground. We need to deal with our debt & establish a banking system.