Foreign and Domestic Affairs/Policies-
Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison,
Monroe
Pickney's Treaty - ANS-George Washington (Foreign Affair) - Open navigation of the
Mississippi River is negotiated with Spain.
Jay's Treaty - ANS-George Washington (Foreign Affair) - Britain agrees to remove their
presence from the Northwest Territory. In return, the U.S. makes England it's preferred
trade partner.
Battle of Fallen Timbers - ANS-George Washington (Domestic Affair) - U.S. military
defeats a strong hold of Native American presence in the N.W. Territory. Opens up the
area to American settlement. Washington provides for the defense of the U.S.
Whiskey Rebellion - ANS-George Washington (Domestic Affair) -Hamilton's plan to tax
Whiskey to help pay off U.S. debt. Washington sends in the military and quickly stops
the uprising. Important because Washington shows he can defend the nation from mob
rule. Compare to Shays Rebellion.
Judiciary Act of 1789 - ANS-George Washington (Domestic Affair) - Washington signed
this bill that help structure the Judicial Branch. 6 supreme court justices established.
The lower federal courts are established. John Jay = 1st chief justice.
George Washington's Farewell Address - ANS-Included 3 major ideas:
1. Do not form political parties because it will divide the nation.
2. Do not form alliances with foreign nations. Remain neutral.
3. Stay out of debt.
XYZ Affair - ANS-John Adams (Foreign Affair) -
France hijacked 300 American trading ships going to England. Adam's sends an
ambassador to negotiate with France. France demands 250,000 bribe.
The Result:
, 1. John Adams grows the size of the military/navy.
2. Adams continues Washington's neutrality policy
3. Napoleon stops hostility when French Revolution ends and he gains power.
Alien and Sedition Acts - ANS-John Adams (Domestic Affair)
The Naturalization Act requires a longer amount of residence to become a citizen (5
years to 14 years)
Alien Act gave the president the power to expel (deport) or jail foreigners.
Sedition Act made it a crime to criticize the government. Violated the 1st amendment.
The Goal:
Less European immigrants to vote for Democratic Republicans and promote revolution
in America.
Stop people from criticizing Adams for not declaring war on France.
Louisiana Purchase - ANS-Thomas Jefferson (Foreign Affair) - In 1803,Thomas
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from Napoleon (France) for 15 million
dollars, doubling the size of the U.S.A. Jefferson purchased even though he did not
have Constitutional authority.
Lewis and Clark Expedition - ANS-Thomas Jefferson (Domestic Affair) - A westward
journey in search of resources in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Resulted in
better maps of the west and an increase in American fur trade.
Embargo Act - ANS-Thomas Jefferson (Foreign Affair) - England and France were at
war again in 1803. The U.S. tried trading with both countries. France began seizing
American ships and England began impressing (kidnapping) American sailors.
Jefferson decided to stop trade with all of Europe. This destroyed the U.S. economy!
The embargo is form of isolationism.
Landmark Court Case: Marbury v. Madison - ANS-Thomas Jefferson (Domestic Affair) -
John Adams appointed a lot of last minute government positions as he was leaving the
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