Focus When was Washington elected President? 1789 Did Washington want to be President? Not at first, he felt that he was too old and his plantation needed attention Why did people want him to be President? Because of his integrity and good leadership

GEORGE WASHINGTON 1st 1789-1797

Fact or FICTION? 1. George Washington Wore wooden teeth FICTION! George Washington wore false teeth, but they were not wooden. In one set of teeth, his dentist, Dr. John Greenwood, used a cow’s tooth, one of Washington’s teeth, hippopotamus ivory, metal and springs. 2. G.W was the first president to live in the White House FICTION- the White House was not completed until after his death. 3. G.W Did not have any children FACT- George Washington had no children of his own, although he did help raise two of Martha’s children from her first marriage and two of her grandchildren at Mount Vernon 4. G.W chopped down a cherry tree FICTION! This was a fictional story written by an author after his death depicting his childhood. This just showed Washington’s character

Washington taking the oath of office as the first president of the United States of America.

Significant Events

SET PRECEDENCE FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS Set up first Cabinet – 3 departments State Department – headed by THOMAS JEFFERSON Handled relations with foreign nations Treasury Department – headed by ALEXANDER HAMILTON Dealt with financial matters War Department – headed by HENRY KNOX Provided for the national defense Only served 2 terms

(Write w/1607 group on post-it) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (Write w/1607 group on post-it) Why did Washington have to be careful on the way he set up the government?

Foreign Policies

Jay’s Treaty Treaty, created by John Jay, between U.S. and British for: -repayment of damage to American ships -payment of overdue U.S. bills -British give up forts in the west -Avoided war with Britain

NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION Prohibited Americans from fighting in the war between France and England Prohibited British warships from using American ports British began capturing American ships British impressed the American crews to serve in the British Navy

Why would America have taken a neutral stand in the war DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why would America have taken a neutral stand in the war between Britain and France?

Domestic Policies Set up Federal Court System (Judiciary Act) SUPREME COURT was the highest

Economic Policies

Federal government should repay both federal and state debt’s. Hamilton’s Plan: Federal government should repay both federal and state debt’s. Jefferson’s Plan: Southern states did not have as much debt and would have to pay out more than their share. ECONOMY REDUCING DEBT COMPROMISE: Congress pays federal and state debts, but the capital moves from New York City to Washington D.C.

(Policy for repaying national debt) ECONOMY REDUCING DEBT (Policy for repaying national debt) Congress creates a National Bank

The biggest problem Alexander Hamilton faced as Secretary of the Treasury, was the large national debt. Total income U.S. received 1789-1791 Amount of $ it cost to run U.S. Gov’t, 1789-1791 Amount of $ U.S. owed $4,269,000 $77,228,000 $4,419,000 Total debt = $81,497,000

NATIONAL DEBT ECONOMY REDUCING DEBT The nation was in debt from the American Revolution and needed to improve it’s credit reputation. Hamilton has a plan. Congress passes a PROTECTIVE TARIFF on imports to protect American industries.

tariffs aid American industries? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How do protective tariffs aid American industries?

A rebellion that broke out in 1794 in Pennsylvania. WHISKEY REBELLION A rebellion that broke out in 1794 in Pennsylvania. Washington sent in troops and ended the rebellion. The federal government showed that it would NOT tolerate violence.

Do you think the citizens felt safe after the Whiskey Rebellion? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Do you think the citizens felt safe after the Whiskey Rebellion? Is it the federal government's responsibility to protect its citizens?

Washington warned against political parties. FAREWELL ADDRESS I’m with you guys! BRITAIN FRANCE Also warned against choosing sides in foreign affairs – wanted America to stay neutral. Washington warned against political parties.

against political parties? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Why was Washington against political parties?