Aim: What precedents did George Washington set? Do Now: How can a government win peoples trust?

George Washington was elected President There are no precedents (prior examples, traditions) so what should he do? Aim: What precedents did George Washington set?

Judiciary Act of 1789 Creates the Supreme Court with a chief justice and 5 associate justices John Jay First Chief Justice of Supreme Court

Cabinet-- The President’s Closest Advisors Washington created the first ever President’s Cabinet Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson Secretary of War Attorney General Secretary of Treasury: Alexander Hamilton The Cabinet Aim: What precedents did George Washington set?

Washington’s Farewell Address Complex Text Reading Aim: What precedents did George Washington set?

In his Farewell Address to the Nation when he left the Presidency he warned the Nation that political parties would be damaging and to stay away from foreign affairs. Aim: What precedents did George Washington set?

Whiskey Rebellion Hamilton pushed an excise tax (tax on the manufacturing and sale of whiskey.) This angered many because whiskey was the main source of cash for frontier farmers. They rebelled, it was squashed

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What were the Differences within President Washington’s Cabinet? We will read the “Biographical Briefing” on both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Day One (Hamilton): in pairs you will visit each station and answer the question. Day Two (Jefferson): in pairs you will visit each station and answer the question.

Hamilton vs. Jefferson Strong central government Favored the wealthy elite federalist Strong state government Favored the farmers Democratic republican What were the Differences within President Washington’s Cabinet?

Hamilton’s Economic Plan Create a National Banking System and pay off foreign debt. Disliked by many because they did not like the government having a relationship with the wealthy Many believed the constitution did not allow for the creation of a National Bank. What were the Differences within President Washington’s Cabinet?

Interpretation of the Constitution Strict vs. Loose interpretation of the Constitution. Hamilton believed in the loose interpretation of the Constitution. Jefferson believes in a strict interpretation of the Constitution. What were the Differences within President Washington’s Cabinet?

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