Hist 2010 1st Edition Lecture 17Outline of Last LectureOutline of Current Lecture III. The New Republic IV. The US constitution- How Democratic?I. Dissension in the New Nation & the Development of PoliticalIII. The New RepublicA. Executive Departments Established1. State:, Treasury: Alexander Hamilton, War: : Knox (chief of artillery under the resolution & Attorney General B. Federal Judiciary1. Judiciary Act of 1789 Established the judicial court system,District Courts & Appeals Courts 13 district courts overseen by the federal judge 3 appeals courts, circuit courtsC. The New Government Tested1. Whiskey Rebellion (1794) Rather produce whiskey from their corn Army came after the rebellion and shut it down Showed that the government had powerIV. The US Constitution—How Democratic?The Washington Administration, the Revolution of 1800, and Jeffersonian AmericaI. Dissension in the New Nation & the Development of Political These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.PartiesA. Hamilton’s National Economic Policy1. Hamilton’s Three Goals Maintain good relations with England (main trading partner) Self sufficient Pay debts 2. Report on Public Credit We must pay our debt to foreign powersFund National DebtAssume States’ Debts3. Report on Bank and Manufactures Tariffs on goods coming into the country Wants them to establish a national bankB. Opposition to Hamilton’s Plans1. Jefferson and Madison Argued that Hamilton’s plans benefitted only the wealthy He really opposed the bank because the constitution did not mention that the congressman would create a bankLoose vs. Strict Interpretation of ConstitutionJefferson’s Real Fear2. Jefferson’s Vision for America Wanted Americans to be farmers They are incorruptible He does not want to see Europe in America C. Foreign Policy: Pro-French or Pro-British?1. Jay’s Treaty (1795) Send John Jay’s to England to try and stop them from messing with our ships 1: Britain agrees to open up more ports to American businesses 2: Had to agree to evacuate forts on American
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