Chapter 7: Democracy and Dissent: The Violence of Party Politics, 1788-1800

Chapter 7: Democracy and Dissent: The Violence of Party Politics, 1788-1800 focuses on:


 * The establishment of the new government
 * Hamiltonian ideals (Federalist) vs. Jeffersonian ideals (States' Rights)
 * Foreign affairs to 1800
 * The presidency of John Adams

Section Headings

 * 1) Introduction: Force of Public Opinion (195)
 * 2) Principle and Pragmatism: Establishing a New Government (196)
 * 3) Conflicting Visions: Jefferson and Hamilton (198)
 * 4) Hamilton's Plan for Prosperity and Security (200)
 * 5) Funding and Assumption (200)
 * 6) Interpreting the Constitution: The Bank Controversy (201)
 * 7) Setback for Hamilton (202)
 * 8) Charges of Treason: The Battle over Foreign Affairs (203)
 * 9) The Peril of Neutrality (203)
 * 10) Jay's Treaty Sparks Domestic Unrest (207)
 * 11) Pushing the Native Americans Aside (208)
 * 12) Popular Political Culture (209)
 * 13) Informing the Public: News and Politics (209)
 * 14) Whiskey Rebellion: Charges of Republican Conspiracy (210)
 * 15) Washington's Farewell (211)
 * 16) The Adams Presidency (212)
 * 17) The XYZ Affair and Domestic Politics (213)
 * 18) Crushing Political Dissent (214)
 * 19) Silencing Political Opposition: The Alien and Sedition Acts (214)
 * 20) Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions (216)
 * 21) Adams's Finest Hour (216)
 * 22) The Peaceful Revolution: The Election of 1800 (217)
 * 23) Conclusion: Danger of Political Extremism (219)