Unit 3: Political and Economic Conflict

1. Unit 3: Political and Economic Conflict Unit 3 lesson 5:Partisan Politics and the War of 1812

2. review • What Actions Of The New Federal Government Started And Ended The Whiskey Rebellion? • Who Was The Main Leader Of Each Of The New American Political Parties? • How Did Jefferson And Hamilton Disagree With One Another In Regard To The Creation Of A National Bank? • What Are The Main Differences B/W The Federalists And The Republicans? • What Precedents Did Washington Set As The President Of The United States?

3. WARM UP • Read “Washington’s Farewell Address on page 165. • What three issues did George Washington warn us about? • How do you think George Washington would feel about the activities of the national government today?

4. Introduction • Although Washington Wanted To Remain Neutral In An On Going War Between Britain And France, Staying Out Of The Conflict Was Not Easy. In 1800 The United States Underwent Its First Transfer Of Political Power, From The Federalists To The Democratic Republicans

5. TRADE AND WESTERN EXPANSION • The French Revolution Began In 1789, Putting USA In Bad Position W/ France Declaring War On Britain • President Washington Declared USA Neutral, But British Did Not Respect Neutrality • Seized American Ships Carrying Goods To France • Occupied Forts On Us Land

6. JAY’S TREATY • Washington Sent John Jay To Britain To Negotiate, And Signed “Jay’s Treaty” • Said Britain Could Continue To Seize Ships In Exchange For “Most Favored Nation” Status. • Treaty Prevented War, Protected Economy…….But Also Reflected American Weakness At The Time • Positive = Led To Pinckneys Treaty = USA Right To Use Mississippi From Spain.

7. THE QUASI-WAR W/ FRANCE • Angered By Jay’s Treaty, France Began Seizing American Ships Going To Britain • Xyz Affair Angers Americans…”millions For Defense, But Not One Cent For Tribute” • In 1798, France And USA Began Fighting An Undeclared War At Sea = “Quasi-war W/ France” • Both Sides Stopped Fighting In 1800. USA Gave Up Claims For Damages In Return For Release From Treaty Of 1778.

8. THE ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS • IN 1798, The Federalist Pushed Through Congress The Alien And Sedition Acts • Meant To Weaken Republican Party • Immigrants Must Wait 14 Years Before Becoming A Citizen • President Had Power To Deport Any Immigrant • Made It A Crime To Say Or Print Anything Negative Against Gov’t (Federalist Party)..Called Sedition • Obviously Republicans Would Become Furious W/ Federalists

9. THE KENTUCKY AND VIRGINIA RESOLUTIONS • Secretly Written By Jefferson And Madison = Criticized Alien And Sedition Acts • Argued That States Had Created Constitution, They Could Declare Federal Laws Unconstitutional • Leads To Theory Of Interposition= States Could Interpose B/W Federal Gov And People To Stop Illegal Action • Advances Theory Of Nullification = States Can Nullify, Or Make Void Federal Laws

10. ACTIVITY • CREATE A CAMPAIGN POSTER THAT SHOWS THE PARTY PLATFORM OF EITHER THE FEDERALISTS OR THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICANS. Promote the platform!!!! • CREATE A SYMBOL FOR THE PARTY THAT YOU CHOOSE THAT REFLECTS THE PLATFORM OF THE PARTY.

11. reflection • What Were The Positive Outcomes Of Jay’s Treaty? • What Were The Causes Of The Quasi-war? • How Did The Alien And Sedition Acts Interfere W/ The Lives Of Americans? • What Is The Significance Of The Virginia-Kentucky Resolution?

12. Review • What Were The Positive Outcomes Of Jay’s Treaty? • What Were The Causes Of The Quasi-war? • How Did The Alien And Sedition Acts Interfere W/ The Lives Of Americans? • What Is The Significance Of The Virginia-Kentucky Resolution?

13. THE ELECTION OF 1800 • Federalist John Adams Faced An Uphill Battle For Re-election • The Republican Nominees Were Thomas Jefferson And Aaron Burr (For VP) • Due To A Flaw In Our System To Elect A President, Burr And Jefferson Had Same Number Of Votes. • The Federalist Controlled House Of Representatives Had To Choose A Prez. • Hamilton Urged Supporters To Support Jefferson • Election Of 1800 Showed That Power Could Be Transferred Peacefully In The Usa!!!!

14. THE WAR OF 1812 THE WAR OF 1812 WAS THE SECOND MAJOR CLASH BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BRITIAN IN NORTH AMERICA. ALTHOUGH NEITHER SIDE WON A CLEAR VICTORY, THE WAR GAVE AMERICANS A SENSE OF STRONG NATIONAL PRIDE!!!!

15. EFFORTS TOWARD PEACE Republican James Madison Won Presidency In 1808, Wants To Avoid War Asked Congress To Pass Non-intercourse Act = Banned Trade W/ Britain And France Plan Was To Play Britain And France Against Each Other Actually Worked, But Too Late!

16. THE WAR HAWKS-THE DECISION FOR WAR Most People Who Voted For War Came From South And West Hurt Due To British Trade Restrictions Western Farmers Also Blamed Conflict W/ Native Americans On British Many Believed War W/ Britain Would Help USA Gain Canada And End Native Attacks Anger Over The Impressment Of Sailors

17. LASTING EFFECTS OF WAR Federalist Lost Popularity, And Would Dissolve Forever Treaty Of Ghent Restored Prewar Boundaries War Of 1812 Increased Us Presitige Overseas And Started A Wave Of Patriotism And Unity Era Of Good Feelings!!!

18. Activity • One of the Most Interesting Scenes”KWL

19. REFLECTION • Summarize In Your Own Words What You Have Learned Today. Hint…. • What Were The Positive Outcomes Of Jay’s Treaty? • What Were The Causes Of The Quasi-war? • How Did The Alien And Sedition Acts Interfere W/ The Lives Of Americans? • What Is The Significance Of The Virginia-Kentucky Resolution? • What Is Significant About The Election Of 1800? • What Were The Causes Of The War Of 1812? What Were The Consequences Of The War Of 1812? • What Treaty Ended The War Of 1812?