1791-1801 Washington/John Adams The election of 1800
Jan 02, 2016
1791-1801
Washington/John Adams The election of 1800
Backcountry
• Farmers Grew Corn and Turned it into Whiskey• In 1794 Congress passed a tax on whiskey sellers• Whiskey was used like cash for many farmers
who would trade the whiskey for goods. • Summer of 1794 Farmers staged the Whiskey
Rebellion in Western PA• They attacked and burned the home of the
regional tax collector. Then, threatened an armed attack on Pittsburgh
Hamilton and General Henry Lee• 13,000 troops led into
Western PA• Rebellion dispersed• 20 accused leaders
captured• Why was this defeat of
the Whiskey Rebellion and its leaders so important?
The French Revolution
• On February 6 1778 the U.S. and France entered into a treaty.
• In 1789 The French Revolution took place.
• By 1793 Revolution had become very violent
• King Louis the 16th and his Wife were executed that same Year.
The French Revolution
• What do you suppose the other countries in Europe did in regards to the French Revolution?
• They felt it was a threat so France declared war on them. Spain, Britain, Holland
The French Revolution
• U.S. Remains Neutral• British Trade too vital• British Started Seizing our cargo ships• French were upset with us. • Why didn’t we get involved in the war?
The Wars in Europe• Jay’s Treaty: Brits would pay for damages to
seized ships, would leave the Ohio River Valley• Did not agree to leave fur trading on U.S.
Canadian Border. Did not open the Caribbean to American Trade
• People were angry with this treaty• Pickney’s Treaty: Right to travel freely on the
Mississippi. U.S. goods could be stored in New Orleans without paying a customs duty
• 31st Parallel
Washington Retires• Washington sets yet another __________ by
retiring after a two terms. • What are his reasons for doing this? • Unity behind Washington. Not Adams• Wrote his famous ________ _________ probably
written by his right hand man ______ ___________
• Steer clear of foreign entanglements. • Was criticized for Jay’s Treaty and not _________
the French Revolution.
Washington/Hamilton
Political Differences
• You don’t mess around with GW• Nobody seriously opposed him while he was
president on anything. • Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
• Strong National Government• Loose interpretation of the Constitution. • Favored a national bank• Economy based on trade with other countries • Did not support French Revolution• Hamilton, Adams, Washington (in everything
but name)
Democratic –Republicans
• Weak National Government• Strict interpretation of the Constitution• No National Bank• Agrarian economy• Jefferson, Madison
Election of 1796
John Adams Wins!
• Problems • Under the Constitution Thomas Jefferson was
his Vice President. What are some potential problems here?
• France seized U.S. Ships. • Many Americans called for war with France. • Why was France T.O’d at us?
France
• Adams determined to maintain peace at all costs.
• Sent Charles Pinckney, Elbridge Gerry, and John Jay to France to meet with the French minister of foreign affairs.
XYZ Affair
• Three foreign aides of Prince Tallyrand Mr. X, Mr. Y, and Mr. Z
• Demanded loans to France and bribe for the French Foreign Minister Prince Tallyrand.
Adams Responds
• Starts to build up amry and the navy• “Millions for Defense, not one cent for tribute” • Money for the Armed Forces came from
Congress• All treaties with France were voided• Americans started to employ privateers again.• By 1800 we had captured 86 French ships! Yay!
Alien and Sedition Acts
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Could decide which laws were _____________ issues and which could the Federal Government impose on the _____________
Nullification.
Peace with France
• Signed the Convention of 1800 with France• Adams resumed peace talks when fellow
federalists wanted him to _______ to ______• Signed agreements with ____________ the
new __________ or France. • Even though he created peace. He lost the
election of ______ to former friend ________ _____________.
Alien and Sedition Acts
• Target Aliens or __________ or ;folks that spoke out against the United States.
• Citizenship waiting Period went from ___ to _____ years.
• Outlawed sedition __________ Democratic –Republican Newspapers were jailed.
• Federalists wanted to _____________ the opposition.