The Founding Fathers 1780-1812

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The Founding Fathers 1780-1812

• By H. ROBINSON

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This lesson will begin at the beginning of
Washingtons first term.
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Whiskey Rebellion

• Farmers revolt on tax placed on corn to make
  whiskey.
• Washington used militia to suppress rebellion
• Set precedent that president will use force to
  put down rebellion.

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French Revolution
                         Louis XVI

• Early American support
• Extreme group gained control, Revolution turned
  Violent, American support waned.
• Washington wants neutrality.
• Exposes deep divides in Washington's cabinet.

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Hamilton vs. Jefferson
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Hamilton favored

• Strong Federal Government.
• Sided with the British.
• Did not support the French Revolution.
• Pushed for National Bank.
• Received support from aristocracy.
• Formed Federalists Party.

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National Bank

• Deposited money from tax collected to pay off
  national debt.
• Issued paper money to pay off bills and issue
  loans
• Protective Tariff- Protect U.S. industry.

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Jefferson Favored

• Strong state governments.
• Supported the French and the French Revolution.
• Felt a national bank would be unconstitutional.
• Received support from farmers,plantation owners,
  and craftsman.
• Formed Democratic Republicans.

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Jays Treaty

• Unpopular with many Americans
• British pay for damages to U.S. ships.
• U.S. pays all pre-revolutionary debts.

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Washington Retires

• President Washington serves two terms another
  precedent that he set.
• At farewell Address warns of two things.
• Getting involved in European affairs.
• Oppresses political parties.

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John Adams Elected President

• Thomas Jefferson receives second highest total of
  electoral votes thus making him Vice-President.
• The two men were from different parties and had
  opposing ideals.

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The XYZ Affair

• French seize U.S. ships to revolt against Jays
  treaty.
• French Prime Minister refuses to deal with
  American diplomats.
• Sent secret agents called XYZ to ask for bribe to
  release ships.

• Adams refuses the bribe.
• Builds up navy to convince French to stop
  attacking American ships.
• French back down and release American ships.

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Alien and Sedition Acts

• Alien Act
• Expelled any foreigner thought to be dangerous to
  the country.
• Made it harder for foreigners to become citizens
  (Must live here for 14 years)
• Limited the amount of people who could vote for
  the Democratic Republicans.

• Sedition Act.
• Illegal for person to rebel or criticize the
  American government or its officials.
• Adams hated the criticism he was receiving.
• Violated 1st Amendment.

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Kentucky and Virginia Resolution

• Written by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
• Claimed that each state had right to decide if a
  law is unconstitutional.
• States could nullify federal law.

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Election of 1800.

• Thomas Jefferson wins popular vote.
• Electoral College split on Jefferson or Burr.
• After 35 Votes Jefferson wins election.
• Congress passes 12th Amendment.

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New Style of President.

• Thomas Jefferson inaugurated in 1801.
• Laissez Faire Government.
• Government play a small role in economic
  affairs.
• Repealed Whiskey Tax
• Repealed Alien and Sedition act.
• Decreased the size of the federal government.

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Louisiana Purchase (Nation Doubles in Size)

• Jefferson wanted to control the Mississippi river
  so farmers and merchants could ship their goods.
• Bought all of Louisiana Territory for 15 million
  from the French.
• Sent Lewis and Clark to explore new land.

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Embargo Act

• Jefferson passes embargo act to hopes of
  remaining neutral with British and French.
• Act hurts American merchants.
• Tarnishes Jefferson Presidency.

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Burr and Hamilton Duel.

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr face off in a
  duel.
• Burr upset because he feels Hamilton slandered
  his name.
• Hamilton agrees but never intends to shoot Burr.
• Burr Shoots and kills Hamilton.

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Jefferson and Adams

• Jefferson retires from presidency in 1809.
• Adams and Jefferson start to write letters to
  each other and again become friends.
• Both men die on July 4, 1826.
• 50th anniversary of the signing of the
  Declaration of Independence.

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The End

• Be proud of your heritage.