I. Framing a new government

Constitutional Convention

Ratification

II. Architects of a New Nation

First Federal Congress

Hamilton's Plan: redemption; assumption; taxation

III. Conflicting Visions: Agricultural vs. Mercantilist

French Revolution

Whiskey Rebellion

Western Expansion

Foreign Affairs

Jay Treaty

XYZ Affair

Domestic Affairs

Alien & Sedition Acts

Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

IV. Victory of the Constitution

Election of 1800

TIMELINE

1787          Constitutional Convention

1788          New government formed

1794          Whiskey rebellion

Battle of Fallen Timbers
1794          Jay Treaty

1795          Pinckney Treaty

1796          First Contested Presidential election

1798          XYZ Affair
                  Alien/Sedition Acts

1799          Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions

1800          Election of 1800

Constitutional Ratification: 1787-1790

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