It is important to realize that the foundation of the United States federal government didn’t form into what it is today overnight, it took time. The government faced some major challenges during the 1790s-1800, including the split of the United States government. The split of the United States government formed two political parties, the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. The Federalist Party was formed in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton and other supporters of a strong government who also favored the Constitution. On the other hand, the Democratic - Republican Party was formed by Thomas Jefferson and others who believed in a democratic government and opposed of the ratification of the Constitution. The Federalists supported a strong central
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To begin with, in 1793, the Federalists remained neutral in the War between France and Great Britain. This was beneficial because it showed that the Federalists remained loyal to George Washington's’ precedent. The precedent stated that the United States would and should remain neutral in all foreign wars and conflicts. Immediately following, the Federalists approved the Jay treaty, with the intention to put a stop to the troubles with Britain as well as supporting strong defenses in the crisis of 1798-1799. This treaty eventually formed the Alien and Sedition Acts. The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed by the Federalists and signed into law by President John Adams, as a result of the undeclared Quasi War. The first of the four bills passed was the Naturalization Act. The Naturalization Act raised the requirements for people wanting to become a U.S citizen. The law required that the immigrant musts live in the United States for 14 years before applying. The following three acts gave John Adams more power to punish and treasonable activities, as well at further strengthening the restrictions for aliens wanting to become a U.S.
To begin with, in 1793, the Federalists remained neutral in the War between France and Great Britain. This was beneficial because it showed that the Federalists remained loyal to George Washington's’ precedent. The precedent stated that the United States would and should remain neutral in all foreign wars and conflicts. Immediately following, the Federalists approved the Jay treaty, with the intention to put a stop to the troubles with Britain as well as supporting strong defenses in the crisis of 1798-1799. This treaty eventually formed the Alien and Sedition Acts. The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed by the Federalists and signed into law by President John Adams, as a result of the undeclared Quasi War. The first of the four bills passed was the Naturalization Act. The Naturalization Act raised the requirements for people wanting to become a U.S citizen. The law required that the immigrant musts live in the United States for 14 years before applying. The following three acts gave John Adams more power to punish and treasonable activities, as well at further strengthening the restrictions for aliens wanting to become a U.S.