Washington Administration

By mpreston96

  • Washington Elected

    Beginning of Federalist Period

  • Funding and Assumption

    Federal government was to pay all national and state debts
    Republicans: thought this was corrupt and unfair to states who had paid and veterans who had sold their bonds
    Federalists: wanted to gain support from investors and creditors

  • National Bank

    In return, the Capital would be moved to the south Debate over whether or not Elastic clause applied

  • Edmond Genet

    Authorized US ships to attack GB ships--violated neutrality

  • Whiskey Rebellion

  • Jay's Treaty Passed

    British removed forts but did not respect neutrality or compensate for seized ships

  • Pinkney's Treaty/Treaty of San Lorenzo

    US/Spain: Opening of the Mississippi, right to deposit goods in New Orleans without paying duties, a secure southern boundary, and a promise to stay utof Indian affairs

  • Washington Farewell Address

    Warned against political factions and making permanent foreign alliances