Unit 1 Day 14 Quote: “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better to be alone than in bad company.” - President George Washington Essential Question: Under what circumstances should individuals stand up for what is just in the face of authority? Specified Content: Washington’s Presidency, Cabinet, Alexander Hamilton, political parties, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans Standards: Strand 1 Concept 4 PO 5 (Examine the significance of the following in the formation of a new nation: (a.) presidency of George Washington (b). economic policies of Alexander Hamilton (c.) creation of political parties under Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

President Washington George Washington was chosen as the 1st President. He created a group of advisors known as the Cabinet. Washington regularly met with this group to help him make decisions.

Alexander Hamilton was appointed the head of the Treasury Department, he developed a plan to help the US economy. The main point of his plan focused on the creation of a national bank.

Thomas Jefferson argued bitterly with Hamilton over the power of the government, leading to the first two political parties (Federalists and Democratic-Republicans).

1793, France and England go to war. Washington kept the US neutral and even signed a Treaty (Jay’s Treaty) with England settling some disputes left over from the Revolution.

After serving as President for 8 years, Washington decided to retire from public life; he would die two years later in 1799.