Early Republic

New Jersey Plan

Proposed by William Paterson, advocating a strong national government with three branches and a bicameral legislature based on state population.

Virginia Plan

Proposed by James Madison, featuring a national government with three branches and a unicameral legislature, with each state having one vote.

3/5 Compromise

Allowed enslaved people to be counted as 3/5 of a free white person for population-based representation.

Hamilton's political affiliation

Federalist, supporting a strong national government.

Jefferson's political affiliation

Democratic-Republican, favoring limited government and more state power.

Hamilton's economic vision

Advocated for federal promotion of business, manufacturing, and trade.

Jefferson's economic vision

Envisioned an agrarian economy based on farming and opposed the national bank as anti-farmer.

Hamilton's foreign policy stance

Supported Britain for power and respect.

Jefferson's foreign policy stance

Supported France, viewing revolutionary sacrifice as necessary for freedom.

Functions of Hamilton's National Bank

Collect tax revenue, secure government funds, loan money to the government and facilitate monetary movement.

Washington's Precedent of a Cabinet

Established the need for departmental experts to assist the President.

Jay's Treaty

Issued to prevent war with Great Britain and protect the U.S. economy, although unpopular domestically.

Whiskey Rebellion

Protests by farmers against a tax on whiskey, leading Washington to deploy troops to assert federal authority.

Farewell Address

Advised against sectionalism, political parties, and foreign influence.

Alien & Sedition Acts

Laws prohibiting public opposition to the government with penalties for violations.

Outcome of Alien & Sedition Acts

Sparked debates over states' rights versus federal power.

Marbury v Madison significance

Established the principle of judicial review.

Election of 1800

Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican, won the presidency.