1. Launching the New Nation
Chapter 6
Launching the New Nation

2. 6.1 Answers
1a. What role did the electoral college play in George Washington’s election to the presidency?
The electoral college voted to elect George Washington as the first president.
2a. What precedent did President Washington and Congress establish regarding the executive branch?
Washington created executive departments and met with the department heads, who advised him.

3. 6.1 Answers 2b. What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
The Judiciary Act of 1789 created three levels of federal courts and defined their powers and relationship to the state courts.
3a. What city served as the first capital of the United States? Why?
New York City was the first capital because it was one of the largest cities in the U.S. and a center of economic activity.

4. 6.1 Answers
3b. What expectations did most Americans have of their government?
Most Americans wanted improved trade, free from too many restrictions, protection, and a stable economy.

5. 6.3 Answers
1a. What did Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation state? The Neutrality Proclamation states that the USA will not take sides in any European conflicts. 1b. In what ways were Jay’s Treaty and Pinckney’s Treaty similar and different? SIMILIAR-they were both compromises that settled disputes with other nations. DIFFERENT- Americans were more satisfied with Pinckney’s Treaty than Jay’s Treaty

6. 6.3 Answers
2a. Who were the leaders of American Indian and US forces in the conflict in the Northwest Territory? The leaders in the conflict included: Little Turtle, US generals Josiah Harmar, Arthur St. Clair, and Anthony Wayne. 2b. What are some possible consequences of the Treaty of Greenville for American Indians? Native Americans would continue to lose their land to the USA.

7. 6.3 Answers
3a. Why did Congress tax American-made whiskey? Whiskey was taxed to raise money to pay for the national debt. 3b. How did the tax lead to the Whiskey Rebellion? Farmers were angry about the tax and peaceful protests turned violent. 3c. Why do you think that President Washington personally led the army against westerners in the Whiskey Rebellion? Washington wanted to show his support for the government’s authority to tax the people.

8. 6.3 Answers
4a. What warnings did Washington give the nation I his Farewell Address? He warned the nation about the dangers of foreign ties, political divisions, and public debt. 4b. Why did Washington not run for a third term as president? Washington did not run for a third term as president because he was tired of public life and ready for retirement.

9. QUIZ TIME! This is an OPEN NOTES quiz.
You may use only the information in your Notebook to answer each question.
When you are finished…
Bring the test up to Ms. Chuang
Finish Jefferson/Hamilton notes in Brown Book or…
Start on Homework: RBQ 6.2 #2a-b and 3a-c

10. Jefferson vs. Hamilton

11. 6.2 Answers
2a. Hamilton believed in a strong central government. Jefferson wanted to protect states’ powers. 2b. Hamilton was from New York (the city) so he favors manufacturing and trade. Jefferson was a plantation owner from Virginia so he favored farming.

12. 6.2 Answers
3a. Jefferson opposed the Bank of the United States because he thought it gave the federal government too much power. 3b. Loose construction- government can make any law that is not prohibited. Strict construction- government can do only what the Constitution says. 3c. POSSIBLE ANSWERS: A national bank is safe place to deposit tax money. A national bank would stabilize the economy.

13. Turn to page 212 in your textbook

14. What is a political cartoon?
A cartoon about something happening in current events
Makes a point
The artist has a message he wants the viewer to get
The main purpose is to persuade

15. Political Cartoon techniques
Symbolism – is when you use one thing to represent something else: dove = peace
Exaggeration – a statement that shows something as better or worse than it actually is:
Labeling—using terms/initials to clarify something in the cartoon
Analogy—comparison between two unlike things to make a point
Irony—when the result is opposite of what you would expect

16. SYMBOLISM LABELING EXAGGERATION

17. SYMBOLISM LABELING

19. XYZ Affair

20. Your assignment Create two political cartoons
- One about XYZ Affair
- One about Alien and Sedition Acts
Use at least two of the techniques mentioned
Cartoons must be neat, colorful, and outlined
On the back, explain what is happening in each cartoon, and the techniques you used (and how they add meaning to the cartoon)