CHAPTER VI. DECLINE OF THE FEDERALIST PARTY Federalist Excesses. Alien and Sedition Acts. Conviction of Matthew Lyon. Results of the Federalist Policy. Its Animus. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions. These Criticised. Unpopularity of the Federalist Measures. This Dooms Federalism. Federalist Dissensions. Federalist Opposition to the Administration. Waning Power of Federalism. Its Good After-influence. CHAPTER VII. THE WEST Kentucky and Tennessee become States. Unorganized and Organized Territory. Settlements in the Northwest. Centres of Population. Early Land System. Indian Outbreaks. Harmar's Expedition. Treaty with the Creeks. Expedition of St. Clair. Forts Built. St. Clair's Defeat. His Deposition from Military Command. Wayne's Victory. Pioneer Life. Indiana Territory Formed. Ohio a State. System of Marketing Public Lands. Mississippi Territory Organized. CHAPTER VIII. SOCIAL CULTURE AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY Population. Rural Life. Theatres. Sports. Lotteries. Steam Navigation. The Old-fashioned Muster. Intemperance. Introduction of Sunday-schools. Spanish Coins. Colonial Money still in Use. "Fip," "Levy," "Pistareen." Newspapers and Postal Arrangements. Party Strife. Innovations and Inventions. Beginnings of the American Factory System. Oliver Evans. Samuel Slater. CHAPTER IX. DEMOCRACY AT THE HELM Jefferson's Election. XIIth Amendment to the Constitution. Power of Democracy. Its Policy. Jefferson the Typical Democrat. His Character. His Civil Service Policy. Burr's Rise. Shoots Hamilton in a Duel. His Treason. His Arrest. Purchase of Louisiana. Immense Increase of Territory. Trouble with the Barbary Powers. Their Insolence. Dale's Expedition. Further Successes. CHAPTER X. THE WAR OF 1812 Great Britain Ignores International Law. Impresses American Seamen. The Chesapeake Affair. Navigation Act and Berlin Decree. England Questions our Neutrality. Preparations for War. Ill Success of Land Operations. Harrison's Victory over Proctor. Jackson Conquers the Creeks. Battle of New Orleans. Naval Victories. Battle of Lake Erie. Opposition of the Federalists to the War. New England Remonstrances. Attitude of Sects. Treaty of Ghent. Its Provisions. LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS GEORGE WASHINGTON BLOODY POND, NEAR LAKE GEORGE, WHICH IS SAID TO STILL CONTAIN THE BONES OF MANY OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE FIGHT AT FORT WILLIAM HENRY KING GEORGE III. JAMES OTIS, JR. BURNING THE STAMPS IN NEW YORK THE BOSTON MASSACRE. (From an engraving by Paul Revere) PINE TREE FLAG OF MASSACHUSETTS RATTLESNAKE FLAG OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNION FLAG. THE FIRST RECOGNIZED CONTINENTAL STANDARD, RAISED FOR THE FIRST TIME JANUARY 2, 1776 THOMAS PAINE A PROFILE VIEW OF THE HEIGHTS OF CHARLESTOWN BUNKER HILL BATTLE. (From a contemporary print) JOSEPH WARREN GENERAL HOWE GENERAL CHARLES LEE. (Although intended for a caricature, this is considered an excellent likeness) BARON VON STEUBEN RICHARD MONTGOMERY THE DEATH OF MONTGOMERY AT QUEBEC