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Farmers in PA refused to pay the federal tax on whiskey, Washington deny the militia to put down the rebellion, but the farmers fled before any fighting took place, first test of the authority of the new government!
Whiskey Rebellion
Organization that works to elect officials that will pass laws favorable to their ideas
Political party
Led by Hamilton, favored strong federal government, economy based on manufacturing and trade, pro-British, should own property to be able to vote
Federalist Party
Led by Jefferson, favored states rights, economy based on agriculture, pro-French, all adult white males should be able to vote
Democratic-Republican party
President Washington warned the nation about the dangers of political parties and alliances with foreign countries (stay out of foreign wars!)
Washington’s Farewell Address
Jefferson bought the LA territory from France for 15 million dollars. It doubled the size of the U.S. and gave the U.S. control of the Mississippi River
Louisiana Purchase (1803)