HISTORY 89S Chapter Notes - Chapter All: John J. Beckley, Whiskey Rebellion, Jay Treaty
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February 4, 2015 Reading Notes
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Wikipedia: Federalist Party
Early 1790s to 1816, was in control until 1801
Bankers and businessmen who supported Alexander (amilton’s fiscal policies
o National bank (that assumed the state debts from American Revolution), tariffs, and good
relations with Britain (Jay Treaty)
Implied powers in interpreting the US Constitution
Felt Articles of Confederation did not establish strong centralized government
Neutrality in war between France and Great Britain
(amilton’s proposal of funding the debt split the federalist group into Federalists and Democratic-
Republicans/Jeffersonians (James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Beckley)
Washington was against a divisive force (political parties, North-South sectionalism), but the party
system persisted inevitably
FOREIGN AFFAIRS – French Revolution and war between France and Great Britain
o Led to accusations on both sides (Federalists accused of being monarchists, friends of
Britain) (DRs accused of threatening to overthrow government)
o DRs supported French (believed US could defeat a weak Britain), Federalists supported GB
(because of trade relationships)
Whiskey Rebellion proved that the government was capable of overcoming rebellion and the
effectiveness of a standing army
NEWSPAPER EDITORS; DR: Phillip Freneau and Benjamin F. Bache
o Portrayed Washington to be money-hungry and cowardly & also attacked Adams and
Benjamin Franklin
1797 – 1801: John Adams defeats Thomas Jefferson
Alien and Sedition Acts
o XYZ affair
o Alien Act: President can deport aliens declared to be dangerous
o Sedition Act: illegal to print false, scandalous, and malicious criticisms of federal
government
Raised taxes to pay for navy and larger army → Fries’ Rebellion (people refused to pay new taxes)
ELECTION OF 1800
o Enactment of Three-Fifths Compromise – TJ wins election of 1800
o First time political parties switch power
o Louisiana Purchase
Wikipedia: Democratic-Republican Party
TJ and JM secretly wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in opposition to the Alien and
Sedition Acts (which they thought was unconstitutional)
Against the Jay Treaty (facilitated trade with GB)
Opposed the new Constitution
Supported France as more democratic
Strong in the South, composed mostly of farmers
Strict construction (as opposed to implied powers)
Used newspapers to spread attacks on Federalists
Gained power in the revolution of 1800
1816-1828 Monroe and Adams
DR societies – middle-class (mixed classes for the most part), voluntary associations
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Document Summary
Wikipedia: federalist party system persisted inevitably relations with britain (jay treaty) Early 1790s to 1816, was in control until 1801: national bank (that assumed the state debts from american revolution), tariffs, and good. Felt articles of confederation did not establish strong centralized government. Neutrality in war between france and great britain. Bankers and businessmen who supported alexander (amilton"s fiscal policies. (amilton"s proposal of funding the debt split the federalist group into federalists and democratic- Foreign affairs french revolution and war between france and great britain. Washington was against a divisive force (political parties, north-south sectionalism), but the party: led to accusations on both sides (federalists accused of being monarchists, friends of. Britain) (drs accused of threatening to overthrow government: drs supported french (believed us could defeat a weak britain), federalists supported gb (because of trade relationships) Whiskey rebellion proved that the government was capable of overcoming rebellion and the effectiveness of a standing army.
