Period 3: 1754-1800
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Washington's Farewell adress
In 1796 Washington spoke of polices and practices that he belived to be unwise. He warned Americans
- not to be involved in European affairs
- no "permanent alliances"
- not to form political parties
- not to fall into sectionalism
Hamilton's financial program
Alexander Hamilton, secretary of treasury, presented a plan to fix the US finances by 3 main actions
- pay off the national debt
- protect young nations "infant" industries
- create a national bank
Citizen Genet
Citizen Edmond Genet ignored the proclamation of neutrality in the U.S. by personally rallying up troops for the French cause.
Lexington and Concord
British governor Thomas Gage sent troops to Concord to stop the colonists who were loading arms. On April 19, 1775, the first shots were fired in Lexington, starting the war. The battle resulted in a British retreat to Boston.
Federalists Papers
The federalists papers are a collection of essays written by John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton the papers explain the purpose of a strong central government.
Themes
WOR-2.0
George Washington believed in neutrality and therefore, issued a Proclamation of neutrality in 1793 keeping the states from being involved in foreign affairs. Anybody who threatened this would be removed or prosecuted.
POL 1.0
The Federalists papers stated reasons for having a strong central government and Hamiltons Finacial plan would help strengthen the United states both were political ideas and beliefs that have changed and grown over time.