This week we are discussing the Launching the New Nation.(Chapter 6 of the textbook) On this page, you will find Key points, Key people, Key events, and other information. Enjoy and visit again!
Key Points
Section 1: President Washington transformed the ideas of the Constitution into a real government. Section 2: Events in Europe sharply divided American public opinion in the late 18th century. Section 3: The United States expanded its borders during Thomas Jefferson's administration. Section 4: War broke out again between the United States and Britain in 1812.
Key Events and battles
The Bank of The United States- made paper money and handled tax receipts and other government funds
XYZ Affair- American delegation planned to meet French foreign minister, Talleyrand. instead, the directory sent three low-level officials, whom Adams in his report to Congress called "X,Y, and Z" They demanded $250,000 bribe as payment for seeing Talleyrand.
Lewis and Clark- expedition commissioned by President Jefferson to explore the west
Louisiana Purchase- treaty finalizing the purchase which included all the land drained by the western tributaries of the Mississippi River, the size of the US more than doubled.
Treaty of Ghent- signed on Christmas eve, declared an armistice, or end to fighting
British the burn the White House- in retaliation for the U.S. victory at the Battle of York, the capital of Upper Canada, in which U.S. forces burned the governor's mansion and the legislative assembly buildings, the British burned the Capitol, the White House, and other public buildings.
Key People
George Washington- The first U.S. president, he led the United States into independence and he shaped the cabinets and the way the government was set up. Alexander Hamilton- Secretary of the treasury, chose by Washington because he was a capable leader and was trustful, was part of the cabinet. Thomas Jefferson- Virginia Lawyer, known for knowledge and skilfully crafted prose, chose to express committee's points, chose by Washington to be the secretary of state. Edmond Genet- The French had sent him, a young diplomat, to win American support. Genet began to recruit Americans for the war effort against Great Britain. Thomas Pinckney- The U.S. minister to Great Britain, Spain agreed to meet with him and the signed the a Treaty on October 27th, 1795. This treaty is known as Pinckney's Treaty of 1795, or the Treaty of San Lorenzo. Little Turtle- Native American, was leader of Confederacy, other chiefs did not agree with him and replaced him. Aaron Burr- Received the same number of votes in the electoral college as Jefferson. The house of Representatives was called upon to chose between the highest vote getters. John Marshall- a staunch Federalist, chief justice of the Supreme Court, served the court for more than 30 years , handing down decisions that would strengthen the power of the Supreme Court and the federal government Sacajawea- served as an interpreter and guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition William Henry Harrison- governor of Indiana territory, invited several Native American chiefs to Fort Wayne Indiana, and persuaded them to sign away 3 million acres of tribal land to US government Tecumseh- Shawnee chief that believed the only way for Natives to protect their homeland against intruding white settlers was to form a Confederacy,a united Native American nation, was aided by his brother known as the Prophet Andrew Jackson- general from Tennessee, won a series of battles that gained him national fame, after 6 months, campaign involving four battles he defeated Native Americans of the Creek tribe at the battle of Horseshoe Bend in March of 1814.
Different Acts
Judiciary Act of 1789- created a judicial structure that has remained essentially intact, provided for a Supreme Court consisting of a chief justice and five associated justices.
Alien and Sedition Acts- the alien acts raised the residence requirement for American citizenship from five year to 14 years , the federal government prosecuted and jailed a number of Democratic-Republican editors, publishes, and politicians, the sedition act set fines or jail terms for anyone trying to hinder the operation of the government
Judiciary Act of 1801- increased the number of federal judges by 16