U. S. HISTORY.—MEN AND MEASURES.
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1801. Fourth Presidential Term. 1805.
FEDERAL. REPUBLICAN.
18 01
Pres. Jefferson called an atheist; a fanatic in politics; and his party called disorganizers and revolutionists. Thom. Jefferson______Pres. Aaron Burr______Vice Pres. Simple Ceremonials. Lenient towards France. Hostile towards Eng.
7th C.
Reduction in the army, navy, taxes, and duties.
Nat. Law of ’95 restored.
18 02
Unsuccessful attempt to fasten a charge of mismanagement upon the Treasury Department. Judiciary Law repealed. Unsuccessful attempt to abolish the “Mint.” The “Burrites” a faction of the Reps.
18 03
Some of the Feds. contemplate “Secession.” } _____ _____ { Purchase of La.
8th C.
French Treaty ratified.
18 04
Judge Chase impeached.
Opp. by New Eng. members _____ _____ XIIth Amend. passed.
Presidential Candidates.
C. C. Pinckney & R. King _____ _____ Jefferson & Geo. Clinton
Presidential Election; 17 States vote.
Elec. Vote:—P. & K. (14) _____ _____ J. & C. (162).
The Federals espouse the cause of Judge Chase, who is acquitted. Trial of Judge Chase, Burr presiding.
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1793. Second Presidential Term. 1797.
FEDERAL. DEMOCRATIC. REPUBLICAN.
17 93
Geo. Washington. Pres.
John Adams, V. Pres.
Trouble with France.
Neutrality Proclamation. ____ ____ Opposed, as nullifying Treaty of 1778, with Fr.
The treaty regarded as nullified by the change of government in France. “Democratic Clubs” encourage Genet and denounce Wash.
3rd C.
BRITISH PARTY. FRENCH PARTY.
Jeff. leaves the Cabinet, Dec. 31.
17 94
Embargo, 60d. Friendly to Fr.; hostile to Eng.
Jay app. E. E. to Eng.
Indirect taxation voted ____ ____ Opposed; direct tax favored.
XIth Amend. passed.
Whisky Insurrection.
17 95
Hamilton resigns.
Debate on Jay’s Treaty.
Jay’s Treaty ratified. Jay hung in Effigy.
Naturalization Law. Washington accused of incapacity and embezzlement, and called the “Stepfather of his Country!”
4th C.
17 96
Pres. Proc. legalizing Jay’s Treaty. House Resolution for carrying Treaty into effect; another debate. An increase of duties successfully opposed.
Fisher Ames. _____ _____ Albert Gallatin.
Washington’s “Farewell Address.” Party name shortened to
REPUBLICAN.
The Federals claim to be— The Republicans claim to be—
(a) The authors of the Gov. (a) The advocates of economy.
(b) The friends of neutrality, peace, and prosperity. (b) The friends of liberty and of the rights of man.
(c) The direct inheritors of Washington’s policy. (c) The protectors of the rights of the States.
Presidential Candidates.
John Adams; T. Pinckney. T. Jefferson; Aaron Burr.
Presidential Election; 16 States vote; 1st Presidential contest.
Elec. Vote:—A. (71); P. (59) _____ _____ J. (68); B. (30).
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1797. Third Presidential Term. 1801.
FEDERAL. REPUBLICAN.
17 97
John Adams, President. Thomas Jefferson, V. P.
5th C.
President’s Address to Cong.
Envoys sent to France.
Treaties with Fr. annulled.
17 98
X. Y. Z. letters published.
Preparations for war. _____ _____ Vehement protestations against war measures.
Naturalization Law made more rigid.
The “Alien Law.” _________ } _____ Opposed as violations of the 1st Amend.
The “Sedition Law.” _______
Ky. Resolutions (Jeff.)
Vir. Resolutions (Mad.)
17 99
Three Envoys sent to Fr. Ky.’s Null. Resolutions.
Quarrel between Adams & Ham.
18 00
Treaty with Napoleon, N. Y. elects a Rep. legislature.
September 17, 1800.
The Federals claim to be the authors of the Government; the friends of neutrality, peace, and prosperity; and the direct inheritors of Washington’s policy. Caucus nomination of presidential candidates. Republican Platform:—Free Speech, Religion, Press, Trade. No Standing Army. Specie Currency. Liberal Nat. Laws. State Sov. Economy. Strict Construction of the Constitution.
Presidential Candidates.
J. Adams; C. C. Pinckney. T. Jefferson; A. Burr.
Presidential election; 16 States vote; partisan contest.
Elec. vote:—A. (65); P. (64) ____ ____ J. (73); B. (73).
The undecided election causes much excitement.
Many Feds. favor Burr.
House Votes:—Burr, 4; Jeff., 10; two blanks.
Judiciary Law enacted. Opposed, (why?)
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1789. First Presidential Term. 1793.
FEDERAL. ANTI-FEDERAL.
17 89
Geo. Washington, Pres.
John Adams, V. P.
{ Alex. Hamilton ______ ____ Thom. Jefferson.
Cabinet: { Henry Knox ________ ____ Edmund Randolph.
PROMINENT FEDERALS. PROMINENT ANTI-FEDS.
John Jay, Ben. Franklin, Rufus King, Gouverneur Morris, Roger Sherman, Robt. Morris, C. C. Pinckney, John Marshall, Jam. Wilson, Jam. Madison. Patrick Henry, Albert Gallatin, Geo. Clinton, Jam. Monroe, Geo. Mason, John Hancock, Elbridge Gerry, Aaron Burr, Sam. Adams, R. H. Lee.
1st C.
Protective Tariff Bill passed. F. M. Muhlenberger, Sp.
Ten Amendments adopted.
N. C. enters the Union, Nov.
17 90
Assumption Bill passed _____ _____ Opposed, as destructive of State Supremacy.
R. I. enters the Union, May.
17 91
National Bank chartered. James Madison sides with the Anti-Feds.
Excise Law Passed ____ ____ Opposed violently, especially in Western Pa.
Stormy Sectional Debate in the House, on Slavery.
2nd C.
Jonathan Trumbull, of Conn., Sp.
17 92
Army and Tariff increased _________ ____ Anti-Feds charge the Feds with aiming at Monarchy.
Party name changed to
Democratic-Republican.
Presidential Candidates.
Washington; John Adams. ____________; Geo. Clinton.
Presidential Election; 15 States vote; contest only on Vice Pres.
17 93
Elec. Vote:—W. (132); A. (77) ____ ____________ C. (50).
First Fugitive Slave Law passed, Feb. 12.
