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The French Revolution
It was the French uprising that depose the French Monarchy and established the First French Republic. For the Federalists they were against the revolution while the Democratic-Republicans were for the revolution. -
The Assumption of Debts
The Federalists wanted to assume the war debt and the state debts to foster a sense of unity. The Democratic-Republicans believe that was not necessary. -
The Formation of the US National Bank
The Federalists wanted a central banking system for country. The Democrat-Republicans was against the thing because they believe it was beyond the federal government's power to establish a central banking system. -
The Decision to Move the Capital
As part of the agreement of the between Jefferson and Hamilton, they move the capital from New York City to Washington, DC. Both agree that the capital should be more central in the country at the time. -
The Breakout of War between France and Britain in 1792
The war resulted as a fallout of the French Revolution. It was the beginning of conflicts that lasted until 1803. The Federalists were generally pro-French and the Democrat-Republicans were pro-British. -
George Washington Issues the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793
Due to the outbreak of war between France and Great Britain, Washington issues the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793. Both political parties wanted to side with Britain or France. Washington feared that if dragged into a war it could mean the destruction of America because the conflict could come here. -
Thomas Jefferson Resigns as Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson resigned as reaction to Hamilton's ideas of government and Washington's issue of the Neutrality Proclamation. He also he resign because Washington sided with Hamilton in views. -
The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794
The Rebellion came about due to tax on Whiskey in 1791. Many people depended on Whiskey for their livelihoods and was use as a form of currency. The Federalists wanted to use force to subdue the rebellion but the Democratic-Republicans thought was unnecessary. -
Washington's Farewell Address
The address was the final public statement to the people as the president. In the address it warns the dangers of foreign entanglements and political parties. -
The Election of 1796
Its the first election American history where in local, state, and federal elections where you had to choose two political parties. The two political parties are the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans.