history ch.9

Assumption to previous slide: (and what was compromise)?

federal government assumed the states' debt, which is controversial because some states had already paid off their debts compromise was moving the nation's capital to the potomac river (Washington DC). with it being closer, Virginians were a lot happier another part: establish national bank

importance of the whisky rebellion:

first flexing of muscles by the united states: it sowed it can and it would stop any insurgence; the government stood up against civil disorder

What was Hamilton's goal?

to make the new country creditworthy, not debt-free

booming business on stage coaches:

transported people and packages

What was the new thing (in late 1800's), big deal that connected us and helped transport? Also helps us connect to towns and cities.

(archaic) roads (rocky, dirt, wood, gravel)

September 17, 1789 (BOR):

12 go to voting and 10 end up for the constitution

When was establishment of the US Post Office?

1792

state ratification took how long for the states to convene and agree to them?

2 years

Secretary of Treasury

Alexander Hamilton

When did he hold office (sworn in)?

April 30, 1789

government has 3 branches:

executive, judicial, and legislative (we can tax make laws)

September 15, 1791

Bill of Rights go into effect

Attorney General

Edmund Randolph

when was George Washington elected?

Feb. 1789

What majority of people didn't see point of having bill of rights?

Federalists

Who's job to pay back the IOUS?

Government's

Why were Hamilton's economic policies controversial?

Hamilton's plan to combine the large national debt with unpaid state debts produced a crisis in the First Congress.And his plan to raise revenues via taxation on whiskey brought on the country's first domestic rebellion. His plan was controversial because speculators had already bought up debt certificates cheaply, and Hamilton's report touched off further speculation.

Discuss Hamilton's economic plan. Be specific.

Hamilton's plan was to combine the large national debt with unpaid state debts produced a crisis in the First Congress. And his plan was to raise revenues via taxation on whiskey brought on the country's first domestic rebellion.

who was for loose and who was for strict?

Hamilton=loose; Jefferson= strict constitutionalist

Secretary of War

Henry Knox

What is republican motherhood?

It advocates for female education, still a controversial proposition, argued that education would produce better mothers, who in turn would produce better citizens.

Who took it upon themselves to draft bill of rights?

James Madison (this made antifederalists happy)

Vice President

John Adams

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

John Jay

many protest the taxes/tax evasion:

Similar to Shay's rebellion

List the Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights guaranteed freedom of speech, press, and religion; the right to petition and assemble; and the right to be free from unwarranted searches and seizures. One amendment asserted the right to keep and bear arms in support of a ""well-regulated militia" -First through Eighth Amendments dealt with individual liberties -the Ninth and Tenth concerned the boundary between federal and state authority

What was the one "striking" omission in the Bill of Rights?

The right to vote was not mentioned in the Bill of Rights. At the time, the right to vote was not seen as important and requiring protection, It was not mentioned in the Bill of Rights because voting practices at the time were based on race, property status, sex, and sometimes religion.

Hamilton issued a Report on Public Credit in January 1790, recommending that the debt be funded—but not repaid immediately—at full value

This meant that old certificates of debt would be rolled over into new bonds, which would earn interest until they were retired several years later. There would still be a public debt, but it would be secure, giving its holders a direct financial stake in the new government.

Secretary of State

Thomas Jefferson

Where was he swept in?

Wall Street (D.C. not yet capitol)

Describe George Washington and his role as President of the United States. What precedents did he set?

Washington perfectly embodied the republican ideal of disinterested, public-spirited leadership. Washington calculated his moves, knowing that every step set a precedent and that any misstep could be dangerous for the fragile government. Congress debated a title for Washington, ranging from "His Highness, the President of the United States of America and Protector of Their Liberties" to "His Majesty, the President."

Hamilton encourages manufacturing which is what?

a failure (not approved by Congress); this is the one part of his plan that was not approved by Congress

US government:

actively encourage manufacturing take responsibility for the war debt to pay off debt, we tax

government is taking on all what?

all debt (like taxes)

why was Washington cautious president?

bc everything he does and says sets precedent (precedent: setting an example for the future presidents)

How do you ratify constitution?

bill of rights must be present

Hamilton's Economic Plan:

boom: dramatic international increases in price of grain american farmers want more to export produce more: need more workers grain: need millers and need people to transport people transport that grain: more jobs open up and increase during the boom of the price of grain

What does the constitution state?

congress has the right to make all laws that shall be necessary and proper

Why does he set a cabinet? and who does he let in the cabinet?

highly educated,talented, and experienced men to aid him he required respect from people

argument of women's education-

if we need to raise educated children with political meaning, then we need to be educated and go to school

Republican Wife and Mother (role):

job is to raise their children boys: can become future leaders in society woman's job to educate them to understand the importance of democracy and good citizens we place emphasis on women's as the importance of the republican ideals

Cotton:

more need for workers and transportation

one striking omission:

right to vote isn't mentioned

central bank-

stabilizes economy

argument:

strict construction vs. loose construction of constitution

Whiskey Rebellion:

tax on whiskey it affects the farmers who bring in their grain/crop and have to pay a tax on it in turn, they can increase the price of whiskey because of the tax this affects the farmers and consumers see other parts of the United States (where more grain is produced) to be more affected (ex. Pennsylvania), so they decide to avoid the taxes