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A More Perfect Union: Chapter 5 - Lesson 1

George Washington's administration, primarily composed of Federalists, established the framework of the new government by appointing heads of various departments, forming what became known as the Cabinet.

A More Perfect Union: Chapter 5 - Lesson 1

Chapter 5 - Lesson 1Internal Conflict

Chapter 5, Lesson 1: Internal Conflict (pp. 134-139)

I. Federalists Shape a Government

A. George Washington appointed heads of government departments, who became known as the Cabinet.

B. Washington's administration was made up primarily of Federalists, who believed in a powerful central government.

C. Alexander Hamilton, in charge of the treasury, wanted to create a national bank, pay off war debts, and encourage the growth of manufacturing and commerce.

II. Some Oppose Federalist Centralization

A. Those who opposed Hamilton's plans were led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and called themselves Republicans.

B. The Republicans wanted a limited national government and a farm-based economy.

C. One example of common people's opposition to Hamilton's plan was a violent protest by a group of farmers on a tax on whiskey.

III. Events in Europe Cause Tension at Home

A. Federalists and Republications disagreed on how to respond to political events in Europe.

B. The Alien Acts authorized the President to imprison or expel any aliens, or foreigners, he considered dangerous.

C. The Sedition Act repressed rebellion against the government by restricting freedom of speech and of the press.

D. Republicans strongly opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts.

Opposition to Federalization

Violent protest by farmers against tax on whiskey
Republicans opposed Hamilton
Wanted farm-based economy & limited national gov't
Lead by Thomas Jefferson & James Madison

Tension from Events in Europe

Republicans strong opposed Alien & Sedition Acts
Sedition Act restricted freedom of speech and of the press to repress rebellion against gov't
Alien Act gave the President the right to imprison or deport any aliens, or foreigners, he considered dangerous
Republicans & Federalists disagree on how to handle events in Europe

Federalists Shape Gov't

Alexander Hamilton (head of treasury) wants national bank
Pay off debt & encourage commerce
Washington's administration mostly Federalists
Federalists believe in strong central gov't
Cabinet - Heads of depts appointed by Washington