On to Issue 3
In 1803, a major issue came to a head for President Jefferson. French depredation on American shipping had been a low level issue since the Adams administration, but was now reaching a level that was impossible for the administration to ignore. This undeclared “Quasi-War” between Americans and French privateers would come to dominate the politics of 1803.
Quasi War with France is a difficulty 5 issue, with two resolutions. The Secretary of War and Congress can resolve by fighting, which results in Reserves -50 and 2 popularity. The Envoy and Congress can resolve through negotiation, which results in Reserves -10 and public support +2 to the President’s party (may be sabotaged). If failed or ignored, it results in -15 reserves and -2 popularity.
@Panzeh to assign or ignore.
Thomas Jefferson appoints Alexander Hamilton Secretary of War and gives him 1 IP
Hamilton accepts and passes it, using one faction IP and one of Jefferson’s
On to a congressional vote.
John Jay’s New York and Northeast Faction votes Yes wih 7 votes 1000 pounds for war, but not a pence for tribute. @Brooski
10 Votes Yes
12 Votes yes and the war passes
On to Issue 4
The French did not expect such a forceful response from Thomas Jefferson, who they believed supported their interests. His appointment of his rival Alexander Hamilton as his Secretary of War was an indicator of how seriously he took the French privateering, and how committed he was to stopping it. Jefferson and Hamilton pioneered a plan to hunt and destroy French privateers, as well as launch a punitive expedition towards French Caribbean possessions. While expensive, this plan resulted in a convincing defeat of France and a promise to stop privateering efforts. Both Jefferson and Hamilton saw substantial increases in their popularity, and Hamilton secured his position as the leading Federalist.
(Reserves -50, +2 Popularity to Jefferson and Hamilton.)
Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 provided for Congress to exercise jurisdiction over a seat of government, no greater than ten miles square, ceded for that purpose by one or more states. Jefferson and Monroe, both Virginians, proposed a site on the Potomac river, including parts of Virginia and Maryland. This would be called the District of Columbia, and serve as the seat of Congress, the President, the Supreme Court, and various and sundry other governmental functions.
Re-Locate Capitol is a difficulty 4 event, requiring action by the Secretary of State and Congress. If resolved, it provides 2IP and 1 Popularity to the liberal party leader, as well as 1 Popularity for resolving the issue. If it fails or is ignored, it shifts popular support one towards the Liberal party.
@Panzeh to appoint a Secretary of State or ignore. Also, a reminder, Treasury, Envoy, and State are currently open and need to be filled before the end of Panzeh’s term.
Aaron Burr is proud to Accept the office of Secretary of State and will do his best to coordinate the movement of our capital to the District of Columbia.
Voting begins in Congress. 12 yes votes @Navaronegun
12 Votes yes and the motion passes!
Jefferson will make James Madison Secretary of Treasury
Jefferson will make George Clinton Envoy
And I think that takes us to the next election.
Did you mean James Monroe? Madison is already VP.
The wonders of the edit button.