AIM # How did Adams govern the US different from Washington in the late 1790s?

 I.  Washington's Administration

A. Strong Central government

    1. Acts like a federalist

    2. HEP 

        a. National Bank set up

        b. War bonds paid back at face value

B.  Hamilton and Jefferson debate over how to read/find meaning in the Constitution

1. clear intent - words should be literally read: Strict interpretation of a law

2. Jefferson favored strict interpretation because the Constitution did not allow the central government to create a bank or economic regulations.  If the central government did not do this, the states would have more power.  Jefferson backed states rights.

3. Hamilton favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution.  The legislative intent; or rationale behind a law should be looked at.  The Constitution includes a portion that states: Congress can make all laws necessary and proper.  This is also called the elastic clause because it stretches the power of the central government.

C.  Washington's Farewell Address

1. Advice to nation

2. Follow CONSTITUTION

3. Watch out for SECTIONALISM

4. Avoid ALLIANCES

5. Do not have political parties

II.  President Adams

A. XYZ Affair

B. Alien and Sedition Acts

C. impressment