The Washington Administration

Bill of Rights

Report on Public Credit

Report over financial condition of the US, written by Alexander Hamilton

Compromise between Hamilton and Jefferson

Washington DC

Report on a National Bank

First bank f

Who had a literal/strict view of constitution

Jefferson

Who had a liberal view of constitution

Hamilton

Report on Manufactures

Outlines how to turn US into an industrial based economy, written by Hamilton

Which report caused Jefferson to form a party of people against Hamilton

Report on manufactuers

What party did Jefferson create

Democratic Republicans

What party did Hamilton create

Federalist party

Cause of Whisky Rebellion

Hamilton taxed Whisky since they were using it as a form of currency, people rose up in rebellion.

The French Revolution

French people overthrew their government and declared war over England

Proclamation of neutrality

Statement written by Hamilton claiming that the US will not declare sides in European war and will remain neutral in conflicts.

Who is Edmond Genet

Hes a French man who came through Charleston Harbor to pay American ship captains to attack British ships.

How did Washington react to what Genet was doing

Had Hamilton arrest him, he was kicked out of US and executed.

England uses this place as an outpost to provide military aid to Indians

Ohio Valley

Battle of Fallen Timbers

Led by Anthony Wayne, he brutally kills Native Americans, securing the Ohio Valley. Wayne was later fired by Washington for his horrific killings.

What treaty has Native Americans give over 15 mil square acres of land to Americans

Treaty of Grenville

What was Impressment

Forcing American sailors into British Navy against their will to help them fight.

What did Washington want Jay to do when sending him to England

Stop Impressment issue

Try to get British to withdraw from Great Lake region

Try to get commercial treaty (England and US trade)

What did Jay accomplish

Signed a Commercial Treaty (Jays Treaty) but senate did not ratify it right away

Who handled negotiations between Spain about having a US and Florida border

Thomas Pickney

What is Pickney Treaty

Establishes border at 31st parallel

Spain gives US right to navigate MS river

Allows US to use New Orleans as trading site

Washington’s farewell address gave what advice

Do not support political parties

Do not support sectionalism

Keep debt manageable

Don’t form permanent alliances with European nations