Federalist Era
The Federalist Era in American history ran from 1788 to 1800, during which the Federalist Party was dominant in American politics. Federalists controlled Congress and enjoyed the support of Presidents George Washington and John Adams. The Federalist Party was a conservative political party that supported the federal system of government, where power was shared between the national and state governments.
| Federalist Era | |
|---|---|
| 1788–1800 | |
 Washington's Inauguration at Philadelphia by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1932 | |
| Location | United States |
| Preceded by | Confederation period |
| Followed by | Jeffersonian Era |
| Leader(s) | George Washington John Adams Alexander Hamilton John Jay |
| Key events | Whiskey Rebellion Quasi-War Jay Treaty Northwest Indian War Bill of Rights Alien and Sedition Acts Bank Bill of 1791 Coinage Act of 1792 |
Federalist Era Media
President George Washington
James Madison opposed many of Hamilton's proposals.
Little Turtle
Anthony Wayne (1745-1796). (Pastel by James Sharples, Sr., c. 1795; Independence National Historical Park.)
Portrait of John Jay by Gilbert Stuart, 1794
Thomas Pinckney negotiated the Pinckney's Treaty (Treaty of San Lorenzo) with Spain.
On February 9, 1799, the USS Constellation (left) captures the French frigate L'Insurgente (right) during the Quasi-War.
Founding Father John Adams, a Federalist, was elected to the vice-presidency and then the presidency.
Thomas Jefferson served as the third president after defeating John Adams in the 1800 presidential election.
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