An Outline of American History (1990)

Chapter Three: The formation of a national government

Table of Contents

The Formation of a national government

1. The formation of a national government: introduction
2. Problems confront the new nation
3. New concept of government emerges
4. Leaders favor separation of powers
5. Principles already were well tried
6. Washington plans wisely
7. Two enduring viewpoints compete
8. Washington retired
9. Jefferson's democratic ideas
10. Second war with England
11. Treaty of Ghent ends war