1. Chapter 6-The Origins of
American Politics 1789-1820
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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
PERIODS D & G

2. Objectives
By the end of class today you should be able to:
 Identify and describe key events leading up to the
War of 1812 through group work and class
discussion.
 Gain an understanding of an overview of the War of
1812 through reading an article and watching a
video.

3. Federalists
 First American Political
Party from the 1790s1816.
 Formed by Alexander
Hamilton, and is “built”
mostly on the support of
bankers, businessmen.
 For prosperity, Hamilton
calls for 3 things:
National Bank, Tariffs,
Redeeming of War Bonds
 Very unpopular!
American citizens,
farmers, planters, etc.
disliked the Federalists.
Why?
 Federalists elect a
president, John Adams
in 1796.
 Party takes a major blow
when Hamilton is killed
in 1804.

4. Whiskey Rebellion
 Tax protest in the U.S.
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beginning in 1791.
Under a plan devised by
Hamilton, a tax of 25% for
distilled spirits is enacted.
Farmers trade crops, all which
can be distilled.
July 1794, 40 men surround
the home of John Neville and
threaten to burn down
Pittsburgh.
Washington calls in state
militia. Second time the
rebellion collapses.
“Moral Victory” for
Washington. Why?

5. Jay Treaty
 1794: Britain and France at
war. United States stays
neutral.
 U.S. feels they are better off
siding with Britain. John
Jay is sent to London to
negotiate.
 Agreement: (1) Establishes
trade relations and (2)
Britain gives up forts in
N.W. Territory.

6. Other Important Events
 XYZ Affair: A diplomatic affair between US and France.
France is angry with the US for signing Jay’s Treaty.
American officials go to Paris, and are met by secret
officials known as “X Y and Z.” French demands
outrageous=naval war.
 Alien and Sedition Acts: Are four bills pushed by
Congress/Federalists in 1798. Aimed at foreign born
(mostly French/Irish). President could deport citizens of
other countries and fined or jailed if you wrote or spoke
anything bad against the American Government.

7. Louisiana Purchase
 French have control of land/territory west of the
Mississippi River.
 Fearing French control, President Jefferson sends
James Madison to France to “negotiate” port of New
Orleans with Napoleon.
 Napoleon needs money, US offers to buy entire
territory-France agrees! Purchased for 15 million.

10. Lewis and Clark
 Now the US controls this new
territory, time to explore!
Congress finances an
expedition with Meriwether
Lewis and William Clark.
 Goals were to search for river
routes to the Pacific, make
contact with Native
Americans and gather info
about the terrain, territory.
 Left St. Louis in 1804,
reached the Pacific in 1805
and returned to St. Louis in
1806.

11. Battle of Tippecanoe
 November 7, 1811 between
Shawnees/US officers.
 Issue=Indian lands. NA’s
resist US demands for their
land.
 Harrison and “The
Prophet” meet-tensions
arise. No land for sale
without NA permission.
 Both decide to attack,
casualties on both sides.
Harrison wins as Indians
disperse.

12. The Road to War
 All of these events are going to play a role in the road
to war.
 Beginning in 1812, the United States will engage in a
battle with Britain.
 Attitudes vary: Whose side are we on?