J. Kelly Robison

The Federalist Period

  1. Introduction
  2. Washington's Administration
    1. Setting Precedents
    2. Hamilton's Financial Reform
      1. The Federalist Vision
      2. Funding and Assumption
      3. The 1st Bank of the US
    3. The Republican Alternative
    4. Domestic Unrest
      1. Battle of Fallen Timbers
      2. Whiskey Rebellion
    5. Foreign Crises
      1. The French Revolution
      2. Jay's Treaty
      3. Pinckney's Treaty
  3. The Adam's Administration
    1. Foreign Affairs
      1. Quasi-War with France
        1. XYZ Affair
        2. Convention of 1800
    2. Partisan Warfare
      1. Alien and Sedition Acts
      2. Virginia and Kentucky Resolves
  4. Conclusions

Significant Terms:

Hamilton's Financial Reforms war debts Funding and Assumption
1st Bank of America necessary & proper clause implied powers
enumerated powers Battle of Fallen Timbers Whiskey Rebellion
French Revolution Jay's Treaty Pinckney's Treaty
Quasi-War XYZ Affair Convention of 1800
Alien & Sedition Acts Virginia and Kentucky Resolves

Study Questions:

How did Hamilton's financial reforms strengthen the national government? Why did Hamilton want a strong national government?

How did events during the administration of John Adams weaken the Federalist party?

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