Do Now: What were some of Washington’s accomplishments as president? Tuesday, Dec. 6th Do Now: What were some of Washington’s accomplishments as president?

Whiskey Rebellion In 1790 the biggest problem: no money! What should the government tax?  luxury goods  whiskey Excise tax is a tax on the production or sale of a product Farmers west of the Appalachian Mountains were angry, it made their product more expensive  they refused to pay Washington and Hamilton saw the rebellion as a threat to the authority of the national government  led state militia troops to crush rebels

French Revolution In 1789 the French people rebelled against their king  formed a republic Democratic-Republicans Great crusade for democracy! Federalists Appalled by bloodshed (if wealthy were killed in France, maybe we’re next in the US)

Washington’s Farewell Address Washington agreed to run for a second term to prevent conflict between Democratic- Republicans and Federalists Warned of two threats Problems with foreign countries (France and Great Britain) “Spirit of the party”: Fighting between political parties (Federalists and Democratic Republicans) Some of Washington’s accomplishments: New government was up and running Three new states added Left the country united and at peace

Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 209-211 Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 212-214 Start with Intro Paragraph and Personal Background heading Make notes in Personal Background Box – how did background impact his role/position in government

Political Developments in the Early Republic 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party 11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party Personal Background Born poor in the Caribbean Used ambition, charm and ability to overcome his circumstances, sent to New York Washington’s personal assistant Married into rich family Personal Background Washington’s Secretary of State Wealthy Virginia Planter Author of the Declaration of Independence

Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 209 Views on Human Nature Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 212 Views on Human Nature Make notes in Views on Human Nature Box – What general opinions did he have about men? 1-2 notes per paragraph

Views of Human Nature 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party 11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party People put desire for personal profit over needs to the country “Every man ought to be supposed a knave [scoundrel] and to have no other end [goal] in all his actions, but private interest” Informed citizens could make good decisions “I have so much confidence in the good sense of man, that I am never afraid of the issue [outcome] where reason is left free to exert her force” “state a problem to a ploughman [farmer] and a professor, the former will decide it often better then the latter.”

Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 210 Views on Government Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 213 Views on Government Make notes in Views on Government Box – Who should control the government? Views on the Constitution? Strength of government? 1-2 notes per paragraph

Views on Government 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party 11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party The “best people” (educated, wealthy) should run the country Constitution can unite quarreling states and keep order Loose construction Favored strong national government Favors democracy Best governments, govern the least Strict construction Supported strong state governments, that were closer to the people and easy for the people to control

Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 210-11 Views on Economy Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 213 Views on Economy Make notes in Views on Economy Box- What kind of economy should the nation have? Views on the National Bank? 1-2 notes per paragraph

Views on the Economy 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party 11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party Nations future lay business Wanted to use federal gov. to promote business, manufacturing, and trade Wanted a national bank- it would help the gov. by collecting taxes and keep funds safe Nations future lay with farmers Agricultural economy National bank is unconstitutional and against farmers

Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 211 Views on Great Britain and France Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 214 Views on Great Britain and France Make notes in Views on Great Britain and France Box – Opinion of the French Revolution? What relationship should the US have with Great Britain? 1-2 notes per paragraph

Views on Great Britain And France 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party 11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party Believed the French Revolution led to chaos and bloodshed Supported Great Britain- many Federalists had business relationships with GB To Hamilton, GB was all he hoped the US could be: powerful, respected, and could defend itself Supported the French Revolution, and the advancement of freedom When war broke out between France and Great Britain in 1793, the French sent Genet to the US to gain support. Genet’s speeches against Washington, turned Jefferson against Genet