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HOW DO WE KNOW HOW MANY SEATS ARE GIVEN OUT IN “The House”???. CLASS SEATING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ADD TO YOUR NOTES: Hamilton’s assumption of state debt into a National Debt….. Did it pass or fail In exchange the US Capital was moved to
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HOW DO WE KNOW HOW MANY SEATS ARE GIVEN OUT IN “The House”??? CLASS SEATING HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ADD TO YOUR NOTES: Hamilton’s assumption of state debt into a National Debt….. Did it pass or fail In exchange the US Capital was moved to ????for 10 Years while the District of Columbia was built. Yesterday’s Power struggle
Copy: Congress voted a TAX on Whiskey How did Western PA farmers react? Reading on Pg 249 Power Struggle #2
President Washington has ordered 15,000 militia to march into Western PA. CONGRESSMEN: Do you agree? Why or Why Not House of Reps Debate
GW had to order troops to PA because….. Pg 249 Reading He had to show force. US laws had to be obeyed until laws peacefully were repealed by Congress. Copy These into notes under P.s. #2
He gave advice about dealing with foreign nations: “Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.” 1796: Washington retired
Federalist John Adams VS Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson Election of 1796
His Opponent was Thomas Jefferson JEFFERSON BECAME THE VICE PRESIDENT HE HAD THE 2ND HIGHEST TOTAL VOTES WHY IS THIS STRANGE? OBVIOUSLY THEY WILL NEVER GET ALONG
READING: PG 258 COPY: The US was bullied by the (?? Nation??) They attacked our ships, kidnapped our sailors, and tried bribing our leaders. Power struggle #3
President Adams will not ask for war against France. CONGRESSMEN: Do you agree? Agree – Don’t go to war Disagree – We should have war House of Reps arguments
President Adams has requested money ($ we don’t have) to build a bigger navy. CONGRESSMEN: Do you agree? Why or Why Not
America’s oldest battle ship THE U.S.S. CONSTITUTION Anchored in Boston, MA
GET OUT THE NOTES:Power Struggles Put Your Name On it
Copy: Pres. Adams lost popularity because he did not declare war on France He chose to keep us safe by building a navy, but many saw him as a weak leader. NOTES UNDER POWER STRUGGLE #3
Bet you didn’t know that once a Vice President actually MURDERED another politician andNEVER WENT TO JAIL
The Democratic-Republicans wanted Jefferson Pres. and thought Aaron Burr a good “VP” choice since he was from NY.
In 1800 regular people DID NOT VOTE. Only special electors voted for the President You are given 2 Votes. Pres. is whomever gets most votes VP is 2nd highest vote count Electoral college electors
Jefferson & Burr Tied What does the Constitution say about breaking a tie? READ PG. 261 Election results
How hamilton helped break the tie “Jefferson is by far a less dangerous man than Burr ......He is a mischievousenemy”
Election of 1800: Adams VS Jefferson I learned the voting results proved the Constitution needed fixed. What weird quirk happened during voting? Page 261 How did the 12th Amendment fix it? Power struggle #4
While serving as VP, Aaron Burr will challenge Alexander Hamilton to a duel….. Kill him….. and never go to jail.