Federalists and Republicans I. George Washington’s Administrations (1789-1797) and the Growth of Federalism A. When is a King not a King? 1. Monarchical Pomp and Republican Virtue 2. Leaving the Political Power to Others 3. Cabinet Appointments and the Origins of Political FactionsB. Alexander Hamilton as Federalist Mastermind 1. Fiscal Policy: The Report on Public Credit, 1790 2. Economic Policy: The Report on the Bank and Manufactures, 1791 3. Government Taxation: The Excise Tax and the Whiskey Rebellion,1793 4. Thomas Jefferson resigns and the Republicans take formC. Thomas Jefferson’s Administrations (1801-1809) and the Republican Counter 1. Repeal the Excise Tax 2. Reduce Military Spending 3. The Louisiana Purchase, 1803 II. War, Diplomatic Relations and Political Convergence A. The Embargo Act, 1809, and Strict ConstructionB. The War of 1812: “Free Trade and Sailor’s Rights” C. Power of the Central Government = Power of the People? Terms: Fugitive Slave Law, 1793: “Mr. President”: Report on Public Credit, 1790: The Whiskey Rebellion, 1793: Louisiana Purchase, 1803: War of