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Growth of a New Nation!
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Elastic ClauseRevolutionPrivateerStrict ConstructionLoose ConstructionJay’s Treaty-
The Election of John Adams and the Election of 1800
The French Revolution- 1789-1794
Inspired by America’s new found liberty, the French
rebelled against the monarchy of Louis the 16th
 The Indian Nation- seeing that the “whites” and the
newly found United States were going to eventually
push the Indian tribes into extinction, the Indians
made another attempt to stop them. The British tried
to help them, but eventually left the Indians on their
own.
 The Whiskey Rebellion-(1794) A tax on Americanmade whiskey caused a small rebellion in the new
states. After Washington moved troops into motion,
the rebellion disbanded.
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Sedition
Alien
Bribe
Provocation
Party/Political Parties/Party politics
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G.W. tried to set a good precedent for the
country.
Precedent is a good example for people to
follow.
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To bring “party” politics to government
To live in Washington DC
To serve (one term) 1796-1800
To have a son become Pres.
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Thomas Jefferson was elected Adams’ VP.
TJ said he was done with politics after
resigning as SOS, and surprised everyone
when he ran for President and almost won.
Thomas Jefferson disagrees strongly with
John Adams on most policies.
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Remember Thomas Jefferson and his
arguments with Hamilton and Adams.
Jefferson wanted–
A. a weak central government
B. a “strict” interpretation of the Constitution
C. the poor or the farmers to be taken care of.
A. a strong central government
B. a “loose” interpretation of the
Constitution
C. an economy ran by business and
industry
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The Democratic-Republicans- that sounds
better than Anti-Federalists
Small government- Agricultural economy
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The Federalist – by today’s standard, which
party does this party resemble. Large
government and government programs.
Founder- Alexander Hamilton
The Feds lose power
Democrats
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France asks for a 250,000$$ bribe to meet
with the Prime Minister Tallyrand
Then a 12 million$$ “loan”
“Millions for defense, not one for tribute” T.J.
Congress increases navy to 30 ships
Peace time standing army.
Adams was terrible at French so he called the
French agents “X,Y, and Z”
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Federalists in Congress passed this act
allowing the president to remove foreign
citizens.
Made it illegal to write, print, utter, publish
anything negative about the government.
Matt Lyon vs. Roger Griswald
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Adams seems like he wants war when he ups
the military to fight France but then he backs
down….
He was mad over the XYZ affair.
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Adams and Pickney vs. T.J. and Burr (THE
REMATCH)
Jefferson and Burr won 73 votes EACH!!!
Finally Hamilton worked for Jefferson
secretly because he disliked Burr.
This tie led to the 12th Amendment in 1803 in
which the president and vice-president are on
seperate ballots.
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What should the United States do about illegal
immigrants?
Is it fair to ask immigrants to leave, when our
country (United States) was founded by
immigrants?
Should people be able to say negative things
about the government?
Where should (or should there be a line) the
line be drawn for the press?
Why did John Adams sign the Alien and
Sedition Acts?
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Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts
unpopular?
What type of government did the Democratic
Republicans want?
What did “XYZ” stand for in the XYZ affair?
What was John Adams first at
•Thomas Jefferson’s rise to power
•James Madison and the War of 1812
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The public was offended deeply by the Alien
and Sedition Acts
The Federalist did not support the French
Revolution
John Adams loses the election of 1800 and
the Demo-Republicans take the majority in
Congress. (Define Majority)
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T.J. sends Monroe to buy New Orleans.
Madison was given 10 million
Surprisingly, Napoleon I offers the entire
territory for 15 million.
T.J. agrees but is unsure of his power
Why did Napoleon sell?
Wanted American allies- could not defend
territory
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Marbury V Madison – established judicial
review
The Louisiana Purchase- this was a great
opportunity for the US and doubled its size
The LP cost the US around 15 million dollars.
(Map on page 340)
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Lewis and Clark was commissioned by
Jefferson to explore the new LP and report on
the natural resources the country could use.
Here is a short film.
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Thomas Jefferson’s number one problem was
the Pirates of the Barbary States, England’s
and France’s Navy.
The Embargo Act of 1807 was his response.
This made all exports to Europe illegal.
What do you think happened?
The War Hawks are born. The WH’s pushed
for war. Thomas Jefferson cut the military
down to 3,200 troops. Problem?
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James Madison took office on 1808.
The War Hawks convince Madison to declare
war.
War was declared during the Summer of
1812.
The British had ships stationed around the
world the US had less than 20 ships.
What are some advantages and
disadvantages for both sides?