Rise and Fall of the Federalists (1789-1800) Textbook Outline (Chapter 9)

Rise and Fall of the Federalists (1789-1800) Textbook Outline (Chapter 9)

U.S. Constitution

Launched in 1789, it established the framework for the federal government of the United States.

Population Growth

America's population doubled every 20 years post-1789, with 90% still rural.

Vermont

The 14th state admitted to the Union in 1791.

Washington for President

George Washington was unanimously elected as president in 1789.

Hamilton's Public Debt Plan

Proposed to pay off $54 million in federal debt and assume $21.5 million in state debts.

Dinner Deal

An agreement to build the District of Columbia on Virginia land in exchange for debt assumption.

Excise Tax

A tax on domestic items, notably whiskey, introduced by Hamilton to raise revenue.

Bank of the United States

Proposed by Hamilton as a private institution with federal government as a major stockholder.

Elastic Clause

Also known as the 'necessary and proper' clause, it allows for broad interpretation of Congress's powers.

Democratic-Republicans

A political party that emerged from opposition to Hamilton's policies, led by Thomas Jefferson.

Neutrality Proclamation (1793)

Washington declared U.S. neutrality during the war between Great Britain and France.

Citizen Genet

French representative who misinterpreted American sentiment and threatened Washington's neutrality.

Jay's Treaty

Treaty with Britain to repay lost money from ship seizures, avoided war but angered Democratic-Republicans.

Pinckney's Treaty

1795 treaty with Spain granting Americans free navigation of the Mississippi River.

Washington's Farewell Address

Warned against political parties and permanent foreign alliances.

XYZ Affair

Incident where French agents demanded bribes from American envoys, leading to anti-French sentiment.

Quasi-War with France

Undeclared naval conflict between the U.S. and France due to tensions over trade.

Alien and Sedition Acts

Federalist laws that raised residency requirements and criminalized criticism of the government.

Sedition Act

Law targeting Jeffersonian editors and aimed at suppressing opposition to the Federalist government.

Election of 1800

Election where Jefferson defeated Adams, significantly influenced by dissatisfaction with Federalist policies.