George Washington
George Washington DO NOW: With a partner answer the following: 1.Would our current president be able to successfully lead a new nation? Why/Why not? 2.What types of problems would the first president of any new nation face?
SWBAT Explain George Washington s implementation of the new Constitution Compare problems Washington faced with those of Obama
Qualities of a Leader What leadership qualities do we look for today in a leader? Are they any different than qualities sought in the past? Why?
George Washington Washington was neither a political or military genius. But he had qualities of mind and characterdignity, endurance, realism, selfcontrol, and stubborn courage that helped create our nation as we know it
Wordles Examine the 2 Wordles (*each is an inaugural address) Identify terms used in each. What conclusions can you draw from the ideas in each wordle? What might the theme of their address be? Based on your knowledge of history and present day, how can you explain differences between the two?
George Washington April 30, 1789 NYC- G. Washington inaugurated first President of USA Washington's Greatest Challenges Why might some fear for Washington in his new role? How would you compare the problems of Washington to those of Obama?
Problems Washington Faced 1. National treasury was empty- we owed money to France and Spain 2. Constitution was a broad outline of government- he had to put it into practice
Problems Washington Faced 3. Many Americans still did not favor a strong central government 4. US did not have respect of foreign nations 5. No permanent capital 6. No Federal Officers beyond Congress, President, and Vice President
Domestic Policy 1. Judiciary Act of 1789- est. federal court system, chose federal judges 2. First Cabinet: a) Sec of State- Thomas Jefferson b) Sec of Treasury- Alexander Hamilton c) Vice President- John Adams d) Sec of War- Henry Knox
Domestic Policy 3. Hamilton s Financial Plan: a) Pay debt to countries who financed the war b) Assumption of state debts (nation took them over) c) Est national bank and currency system 4. Raise money: tariffs, sold land in the west, internal tax on liquor
Whiskey Rebellion Internal tax on liquor Whiskey Rebellion - Penn. farmers refused to pay manufacturing tax on whiskey - Washington sent troops to enforce the new tax
Whiskey Rebellion Which figures represent the government and which represent the rebels? Does the cartoonist side with the government or the rebels? How can you tell?
Opposition to Hamilton s Plans Jefferson and Madison opposed Hamilton s plan for 3 reasons: 1.Felt a national bank was unconstitutional 2.Benefited the rich 3.Unfair to states that had paid off their debts VS
Results of Domestic Policy 1. Est credit and reputation of US 2. Est power and authority of new government 3. Led to hatred between Hamilton and Jefferson development of political parties
Exit Ticket Introduction to George Washington s Presidency Identify one problem the new nation faced at the beginning on Washington s presidency: List 2 components (parts) of Hamilton s Financial Plan: 1. 2.
Exit Ticket This excerpt is from a memo written by Thomas Jefferson in 1790, but was published years later: Hamilton was not only a monarchist, but [in support] of a monarchy [based upon] corruption. What did Jefferson think of Hamilton? How might Washington have addressed Jefferson s claims?
Wrap-Up Analyze and compare critiques of Hamilton s Financial Plan and Obama s Financial Plan - What are the similarities between the Republican Assault and the critique on Obama s jobs bill? - What obstacles might Obama have to address to leave office with the stature Washington left office with?
George Washington Foreign Policy
SWBAT Explain Washington s foreign policy objectives Analyze components of Washington s Farewell Address Describe differences between Federalists and Democratic- Republicans
Do Now Why did Jefferson and Madison oppose Hamilton s plans?
International Events 1. French Revolution 2. War between British monarchy and French republic Put pressure on the new nation
Proclamation of Neutrality In 1793, GW announced that the United States would remain neutral in the war between Britain & France Neither Britain or France were happy, but the US could not risk going to war & losing the country
Jay s Treaty Britain tested US neutrality by seizing US ships (John) Jay s Treaty- an agreement signed by Washington, designed to resolve conflicts with Great Britain & keep the US from going to war with Great Britain
Farewell Address 1796- Washington chooses not to run for 3rd term Read excerpt from Washington s Farewell Address. According to the reading, answer the questions on your notesheet.
Washington s Advice: 1. Be friendly with other nations 2. Avoid foreign entanglements (wars) & permanent alliances
Washington s Advice: 3. Take advantage of geographical location to develop peacefully (use isolation to our advantage) 4. Avoid regional and political strife (problems) *Warned against starting political parties*
Wrap Up The decisions of President George Washington to use the state militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794 demonstrated that the A. states were still the dominant power in the new nation. B. President was becoming a military dictator C. Federal Government had no authority to impose an excise tax D. new National Government intended to enforce Federal laws
Evolution of Political Parties in the United States
SWBAT Identify the candidates running for President in the Election of 1800 Explain the party platform (issues they stood for) of each
Do Now Read the following quotes and answer the question below: Political parties raise the public s awareness of issues for their involvement T. Jefferson Political parties are a conspiracy against the best interests of the nations - G. Washington Which point-of-view do you agree with? Why?
1790 s Federalists Democratic- Republicans Leaders Supporters Interpretation of the Constitution View of Government (power) John Adams Alexander Hamilton Business class, merchants, bankers, manufacturers, East & Middle States Loose/Broad- believe in the Elastic Clause Strong federal government Thomas Jefferson James Madison Agricultural class, small farmers, plantation owners, laborers, S & W Strict- can do only what the Constitution says Weak central government (states rights)
View on Democracy View on Issues Foreign Affairs Elitist, believed democracy is not for the masses 1. Supported Hamilton s Plan 2. Strong central gov 3. Protective tariffs 4. Fund national debt Pro-British Believed in the common man with education (opposed aristocracy) 1. Opposed Hamilton s Plan 2. In favor of state banks- not national banks 3. Against protective tariffs Pro-French