Chapter 7: The Federalist Republic
1789-1799

     I. The New Government
          A. George Washington and his Cabinet
          B. Bill of Rights
          C. First Census

     II. Opposing Visions
          A. Hamilton vs. Jefferson
               1. Hamilton's Federalists
               2. Jefferson's Republicans (Antifederalists)
          B. Funding the National Debt
          C. Debating a National Bank
          D. Development of technology

     III. Expansion and Conflict in the West
          A. Kentucky and Tennessee
          B. Ohio
          C. Whiskey Rebellion

     IV. Foreign Entanglements
          A. Proclamation of Neutrality, 1793

     V. Adams Presidency
          A. Washington retires
          B. Political parties emerge
          C. Quasi-war with France
          D. Alien and Sedition Acts
          E. Republican (Antifederalist) opposition grows

Key Terms

     Judiciary Act of 1789
     John Jay
     Samuel Slater
     Eli Whitney
     Battle of Fallen Timbers
     impress
     Jay Treaty
     Treaty of San Lorenzo (Pinckey Treaty)
     XYZ Affair
     Naturalization Act of 1798
     Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
     nullification
    

Study Questions

1. Discuss the precedents set by George Washington in the earliest days of his administration.

2. Compare and contrast the views of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton on the interpretation of the Constitution.  How did each view give a preview of the future of the United States?  Which groups supported each man?

3. Discuss Hamilton's financial program, evaluate its success, and explain who opposed it and why.

4. Explain why Americans favored neutrality in the fight between France and Great Britain, and describe the difficulties that the Washington and Adams administrations encountered in trying to preserve that neutrality.

5. Detail the events that led to passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts.  Explain what the laws were designed to do, how they operated, and who opposed them and why.  Evaluate their impact on the nation.