Our First President Group 1 Be courteous to all, but imitate a few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the [name]. Group 2 Associate yourself with men of good quality if you [respect] your own reputation for tis better to be alone than in bad company. President George Washington 1789-1797 Group 3 Government is not reason, it is not [persuasive] it is force; like a fire, a troublesome servant, and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. Group 4 We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearbrought experience. Task: What do these quotes reveal about George Washington, the man? Washington s Domestic Policy Task: What problems do you think George Washington faced being the first president of the United States? Accomplishments Bill of Rights Judiciary Act of 1789 Cabinet
The Cabinet Today President George W. Bush Vice President Richard Cheney Agriculture Mike Johanns Defense Donald Rumsfeld Interior Gale Norton Commerce Carlos Gutierrez Justice John Ashcroft Labor Elaine Chao Homeland Security Michael Chertoff Education Margaret Spellings Transportation Norman Mineta State Condoleeza Rice Treasury John Snow Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt Energy Samuel Bodman Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson Our Nation s Economy Financial Problems I have an idea! It s a 4 part plan! What is a tariff?
Hamilton versus Jefferson Round 2 Supported by merchants, lawyers doctors Supported by farmers, plantation owners Hamilton versus Jefferson Round 2 The differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson lead to the creation of the first political parties. Task: Did the Constitution call for the creation of political parties? Explain. Political Parties -
The French Revolution 1789 The French Revolution Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Commoners in France rebel against King Louis XVI and his oppressive taxation. They try to write a new Constitution All the old spirit of 1776 is rekindling. - Thomas Jefferson Task: How do Americans view the Revolution in France at first? Reign of Terror Revolutionaries execute thousands, including Louis and his wife. Britain declares war on France. Yes, again! Task: Do you think the American s view of the French Revolution changed as a result of the Reign of Terror? Explain. Washington s Foreign Policy Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Proclamation of Neutrality 1793 Whereas it appears that a state of war exists between Great Britain, on the one part, and France on the other; and the duty and interest of the United States require, that they should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly and impartial [to not take sides] towards the [warring] powers; I therefore warn the citizens of the United States to avoid all acts and proceedings whatsoever. And I do hereby make known, that any citizen of the United States shall be liable to punishment by committing, aiding, or abetting hostilities against any Powers, or by carrying to any of them those articles which are deemed [prohibited] by the nations. Task: What is Washington s position?
Washington s Farewell Address The great rule of conduct is for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our [trade] relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far we have already formed alliances, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course Why [give up] the advantages of so peculiar a situation?...why be interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity with the toils of European ambition, [competition], interest or [behavior without reason]? It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are not at liberty to do it Task: What was the main message of Washington s Farewell Address? Task: What should we do to the alliances we already have? Task: What enables us to follow the policy suggested by Washington? President John Adams President Washington refused to run for a second term. President John Adams 1796 1800 (Federalist) Fear of the French caused America to take precautions at home. Alien & Sedition Acts Alien: Sedition: 1) ALIEN ENEMIES ACT 2) SEDITION ACT
The John Marshall Court & Election of Thomas Jefferson Chief Justice John Marshall Marbury vs. Madison McCulloch vs. Maryland President Thomas Jefferson 1801 1805 (Republican) Party power shifts to the Republicans. Task: If it wasn t written in the Constitution, could it be done? Continued Washington s policy of neutrality. Louisiana Purchase Bonjour! Remember Me? Task: In Jefferson s mind, could he do it? Explain If Jefferson bought the territory, he could
Louisiana Purchase PROBLEM: Jefferson believes in strict construction. Jefferson can t buy it according to the Constitution! Lewis & Clark Expeditions Lewis and Clark were sent by Jefferson to map the territory and determine its resources. Took detailed notes on: William Clark Meriwether Lewis War of 1812 Task: Guess who s still at war? The British were seizing American ships that were headed to France. American sailors were captured and forced to fight for the British. U.S. believed in Embargo Act Passed by Congress to punish Britain. U.S. Exports 1800 1820 Task: How did the Embargo Act affect U.S. trade?
War of 1812 NEWSFLASH - U.S. Declares War on Britain OUTCOMES OF THE WAR OF 1812 Rebuilding the White House, 1814 The Star Spangled Banner The Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key O say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave: And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O thus be it ever when free-men shall stand Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: In God is our trust! And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Monroe Doctrine Monroe Doctrine Task: Draw a line explaining how the Monroe Doctrine affected U.S. foreign policy. Western Hemisphere 0 Eastern Hemisphere Task: How does the Monroe Doctrine fit with Washington s Farewell Address? Uniting the United States Task: Working in pairs, identify things that unite the United States. Things you might have missed: 1) 2) 3) 4) The American System Task: Which of these will unite the states and which will divide them? Explain your answer.
The North Industrial Revolution Begins in Great Britain (1700s) Task: Why would factory owners choose the Northeast? Transportation Revolution - Changes in Transportation The North The Factory System Lowell, Massachusetts Task: Do you think the girls had much freedom? Explain. Cities 9 of the 10 largest cities were in the North. Immigrants flooded to the cities in search of work. Southerners came to the North to work in factories. Task: Why didn t immigrants head to the South in search of work? New York City
The North Working-class families What did Little Joey do? What did Dad do? What did Mom do? Immigration Many immigrants came from Northwestern Europe: Task: Why did many immigrants come from Ireland? IRELAND The South King Cotton The Growth of King Cotton Task: Do you think farmers want to keep a high protective tariff? Explain.
Cotton Production vs. Slavery 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Cotton Production 1790 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 Task: What conclusion can be made after examining both the cotton production and the number of slaves in the United States? Population In Thousands 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1) What happened to cotton production between 1800 and 1860? 2) Which period saw the greatest increase in cotton production? 3) What happened the slavery in the United States between 1800 and 1860? Slaves Free Blacks 1,000 500 0 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 Andrew Jackson President Andrew Jackson Task: America loves to elect war heroes to the Presidency, can you name some? Election of 1828 Jacksonian Democracy at work - Task: Positive or negative impact? Task: Jackson is known as the peoples president. Why? Task: Who still cannot vote? The Spoils System He did this to ensure government was truly the servant of the people.
President Andrew Jackson nullify: Trail of Tears Worcester v. Georgia Cherokee Indians took their case to the Supreme Court. Task: Choose a character in this painting. Circle him/her. Tell what is happening from their perspective.
Rate the Presidency of Andrew Jackson 0 5 10 Rate the presidency of Andrew Jackson 0 meaning one of the worst and 10 being among the best. Seneca Falls Convention Seneca Falls, New York 1848 Drew attention to inequalities faced by women and get women the right to vote: We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights The history of mankind is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations [seizures of power] on the part of man toward woman [to establish] absolute tyranny over her... - Declaration of Sentiments, 1848 Task: Which document did Stanton borrow from and why?