CHAPTER 12: Launching a New Government (1789-1801)

1 The Government Takes Shape:

Washington Takes Office, Launching the Government, Washington's Cabinet, Economic Problems, Influence of Adam Smith, and Hamilton's Financial Plan.

2 Maintaining the Peace:

Securing the West, Battle of Fallen Timbers, The Whisky Rebellion, Jolts From French Revolution, and Remaining Neutral.

3 The Federalists in Charge:

Growth of Political Parties, Washington Retires, John Adams Takes Office, Problems With France, The Alien and Sedition Acts, The Republican Response, and Peace With France.

4 Jefferson Takes Office:

The Election of 1800, Breaking the Tie, The Talented Jefferson, Undoing Federalist Programs, and a Federalist, and A Federalist Judiciary.

 

CHAPTER 13