1. Unit 3: The New Republic and Jacksonian Democracy
Unit 3: The New Republic and Jacksonian Democracy
NOTEBOOKS OUT!

2. Remember our timeline…

4. The New Government The Declaration of Independence Independence
No more monarchy
All men are created equal
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Government derives its authority from the PEOPLE

5. The New Government The Constitution The Declaration of Independence
No more monarchy
All men are created equal
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Government derives its authority from the PEOPLE
Equality and liberty
Rights of people and states
Republicanism
Balance of power
Division of power

6. Political Parties Today
What are the 2 main parties in the U.S.?
What issues does each side support?
What issues are debated in elections?
Who is running for Illinois Governor?

7. U.S. History 10/30/2014
Goal: By the end of the lesson you will understand the main differences between Hamilton and Jefferson’s ideologies and constituents
Agenda:
Full Class Reading: Pg. 184
Full Class Lecture & Discussion: Washington’s Cabinet, Overview Jefferson vs. Hamilton (end at 10:45)
Individual Activity: Post-Its to differentiate TJ vs. AH (15)
Partner Closer + Discussion: Beliefs of early parties (10)
*Ms. C. checks in homework
HOMEWORK: Finish the T-chart in your notes using Page Answer the 2 questions beneath the chart on 185 as well. Due tomorrow

8. Politics in the New Republic

10. George Washington Reluctant leader Elected in 1788 and 1792
Retired after 2 terms
Surrounded himself with educated and opinionated advisors in his Cabinet

11. MAKE A T-CHART IN YOUR NOTES
Battle of Ideas in Washington’s cabinet:
THOMAS JEFFERSON
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
versus
(Secretary of State)
(Secretary of the Treasury)
MAKE A T-CHART IN YOUR NOTES

12. What ideas were debated in Washington’s Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
A limited national government
America’s best people = virtuous citizen farmers

13. What ideas were debated in Washington’s Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
A limited national government
America’s best people = virtuous citizen farmers
Economy based on farming.
Wants to pay off all debts and limit government banking

14. What ideas were debated in Washington’s Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
A limited national government
America’s best people = virtuous citizen farmers
Economy based on farming.
Wants to pay off all debts and limit government banking
A unique, agrarian Republic of virtue

15. What ideas were debated in Washington’s Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
A limited national government
America’s best people = virtuous citizen farmers
Economy based on farming.
Wants to pay off all debts and limit government banking
A unique, agrarian Republic of virtue
A powerful national government
America’s best people = the educated elites

16. What ideas were debated in Washington’s Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
A limited national government
America’s best people = virtuous citizen farmers
Economy based on farming.
Wants to pay off all debts and limit government banking
A unique, agrarian Republic of virtue
A powerful national government
America’s best people = the educated elites
Economy based on commerce & manufactures
Wants the government to assume debt to get support of businessmen.

17. What ideas were debated in Washington’s Cabinet?
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
A limited national government
America’s best people = virtuous citizen farmers
Economy based on farming.
Wants to pay off all debts and limit government banking
A unique, agrarian Republic of virtue
A powerful national government
America’s best people = the educated elites
Economy based on commerce & manufactures
Wants the government to assume debt to get support of businessmen.
A powerful world competitor like Britain

18. Expectations:
Put a Post-It on each poster
Walk around the room quietly and at your own pace—this is an individual activity!
Write your answer on the back of the Post-It (as to not sway your classmates)
When asked to explain, write your reasoning
Sit when you are finished (you may start your homework)
Post-It Activity
What are the main differences between Hamilton and Jefferson in terms of their ideologies and constituents?

19. Mystery Quotes
“Unless your government is respectable, foreigners will invade your rights; and to maintain tranquility you must be respectable; even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.”

20. Mystery Quotes
“I am not among those who fear the people. They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.”

21. Closer: How did these 2 different ideologies lead to the creation of 2 political parties?
What were the 2 main parties?
Which party did Jefferson ascribe to? Hamilton?
What did each side believe?
Which party today has roots in a party from the Hamilton/Jefferson era? Explain.

22. Opener:
If Hamilton and Jefferson were two modern presidential candidates…
Which Americans would vote for each candidate?
Who would win the election? Who would win more popular votes? Explain your answers!

23. Agenda: Opener: Modern take on TJ vs. AH
Lecture and Discussion: Differences in the 2 parties
Mystery Quotes:
Individual Reading
Full Class Vocabulary
Full Class Analysis: #1 & #7 (textbook)
Partner Analysis
No Homework

24. Democratic-Republicans Limited government
Political Parties: political men adopt different political ideologies 2 major parties form:
VS.
Democratic-Republicans
Limited government
Strict reading of the Constitution

25. Democratic-Republicans Limited government
Political Parties: political men adopt different political ideologies 2 major parties form:
VS.
Democratic-Republicans
Limited government
Strict reading of the Constitution
Agrarian economy
Lots of participation by “common people”

26. Democratic-Republicans Limited government
Political Parties: political men adopt different political ideologies 2 major parties form:
VS.
Democratic-Republicans
Limited government
Strict reading of the Constitution
Agrarian economy
Lots of participation by “common people”
Federalists
Strong government.
Loose reading of the Constitution

27. Democratic-Republicans Limited government
Political Parties: political men adopt different political ideologies 2 major parties form:
VS.
Democratic-Republicans
Limited government
Strict reading of the Constitution
Agrarian economy
Lots of participation by “common people”
Federalists
Strong government.
Loose reading of the Constitution.
Commercial economy
Trust in elite control

29. Happy Halloween Please have a fun and safe weekend

30. Textbook References Page 184: Jefferson vs. Hamilton—background
Page 185: Jefferson vs. Hamilton—views of gov’t
Page 191: Democratic-Republicans vs. Federalists— styles of dress