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- The Hamiltonian Vision, 1789-1800: The Art of American Power During the Early Republic
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: University of Nebraska Press
summary
From 1789 to 1800, the Federalist and Republican parties held opposing visions for America’s future. Led by Alexander Hamilton, the Federalists sought to establish a strong central government that would lead an American commercial, financial, technological, industrial, and military revolution, and thus propel the United States into the ranks of the world’s great powers. Thomas Jefferson and the Republicans feared that new wealth, power, and competing interests would corrupt the classic republic they envisioned. Instead, they extolled the romantic notion of a republic of yeoman farmers, states’ rights, and frontiers defended by militias and gunboats, all presided over by a weak federal government.
Hamilton’s vision largely prevailed in battles with the Republicans over the Bank of the United States, the role and composition of the army and navy, the Whiskey Rebellion, the French Revolution, the Indian war in the Northwest Territory, British confiscations of American ships and sailors, the Jay and Pinckney treaties, and a “quasi” naval war with France, among other conflicts. But, ultimately, Jefferson and his Republican Party would triumph in the 1800 election and permanently eclipse the Federalists.
Historians and general readers alike will be riveted by William Nester’s portrayal of the struggle between Federalists and Republicans—a conflict whose core issues resonate in the divisive politics of today’s America.
Hamilton’s vision largely prevailed in battles with the Republicans over the Bank of the United States, the role and composition of the army and navy, the Whiskey Rebellion, the French Revolution, the Indian war in the Northwest Territory, British confiscations of American ships and sailors, the Jay and Pinckney treaties, and a “quasi” naval war with France, among other conflicts. But, ultimately, Jefferson and his Republican Party would triumph in the 1800 election and permanently eclipse the Federalists.
Historians and general readers alike will be riveted by William Nester’s portrayal of the struggle between Federalists and Republicans—a conflict whose core issues resonate in the divisive politics of today’s America.
Table of Contents
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- Frontmatter
- pp. i-iv
- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-x
- PART 1: WASHINGTON, 1789–1793
- 1 The Father of His Country
- pp. 9-11
- 2 Hamilton versus Jefferson
- pp. 12-16
- 3 Nurturing American Power
- pp. 17-25
- 4 Frontier War
- pp. 26-29
- 5 British Intrigues
- pp. 30-37
- 6 Spanish Stonewalling
- pp. 38-40
- 7 America and the French Revolution
- pp. 41-43
- 8 The Widening National Rift
- pp. 44-48
- PART 2: WASHINGTON, 1793–1797
- 9 The Second Term Team
- pp. 51-52
- 10 The Genêt Wild Card
- pp. 53-65
- 11 British Aggression and Trade War
- pp. 66-71
- 12 The Whiskey Rebellion
- pp. 72-74
- 13 Winning the West
- pp. 75-80
- 14 The Jay Treaty
- pp. 81-91
- 15 The Pinckney Treaty
- pp. 92-96
- 16 Fraying Ties with France
- pp. 97-100
- 17 The Farewell Address
- pp. 101-104
- PART 3: ADAMS, 1797–1800
- 18 John Adams and American Power
- pp. 107-111
- 19 The XYZ Affair
- pp. 112-120
- 20 Mustering for War
- pp. 121-125
- 21 The War at Home
- pp. 126-130
- 22 The Quasi-Alliance
- pp. 131-134
- 23 The Fate of Saint-Domingue
- pp. 135-137
- 24 Back Channels
- pp. 138-143
- 25 The Quasi-War
- pp. 144-147
- 26 British Depredations and American Honor
- pp. 148-150
- 27 Settling Scores with France
- pp. 151-155
- 28 The 1800 Election
- pp. 156-158
- List of Abbreviations
- pp. 165-168
- About the Author
- p. 193
Additional Information
ISBN
9781597978835
Related ISBN(s)
9781597976756
MARC Record
OCLC
966912277
Pages
224
Launched on MUSE
2017-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No