Launching a New Nation February 2010

Essential Question How did President Washington and Congress shape the new national government?

Teacher Input George Washington led the new national government through domestic and foreign challenges, and the first political parties formed.

Guided Practice 1789-George Washington became 1st President of the United States Agreement, George Washington, electoral college, Martha Washington, precedent, and Judiciary Act of 1789

Independent Practice Define the following in your notebook: Agreement p. 237 George Washington p. 234 electoral college p. 234 Martha Washington p. 234-235 Precedent p. 235 and Judiciary Act of 1789 p. 236

Summary What do you now know about the national government that you did not know before?

Hamilton and the National Finances Essential Question Why were the nation’s finances a controversial issue?

Hamilton and National Finances Treasury secretary Alexander Hamilton developed a financial plan for the national government. He tackled the problem of settling national and state debt Thomas Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s views on government and the economy. Hamilton created a national bank to strengthen the U.S. economy

Hamilton and National Finances Terms and people to define: Alexander Hamilton p.238 National debt p.238 Bonds p.238 Speculators p.239 Thomas Jefferson p.239 Loose construction p.242 Strict construction p.242 Bank of the United States p.242

Hamilton and the National Finances Discovery Learning Video Use information from video to construct chart listing our nation’s economic problems and Hamilton’s solutions.

Hamilton’s Economic Plan Deal With the Debt Gain Revenue Stabilize the Banking System

I. Deal With the Debt Take on the foreign and domestic debt by replacing creditors’ old low value bonds with new interest bearing bonds. Would build investor confidence in the stability of the new nation. Take over most of the states’ 25 million Revolutionary War debts Would free up state money for business and trade.

II. Gain Revenue Pass a tariff to both bring in money and help the American manufacturers

III. Stabilize the Banking System Create a national bank Create a national mint

Summary National debt: $11.7 million to foreign governments and $40.4 million to U.S. citizens Why were the nation’s finances a controversial issue?

Essential Question What foreign and domestic challenges did the new nation face?

Challenges for the New Nation Five Groups-Summarize the Following G1-French Revolution pp. 243-244 G1-Neutrality Proclamation p. 244 G1-Privateers p. 244 G2-Jay’s Treaty p. 245 G2-Pickney’s Treaty p. 245 G3-Conflict in the Northwest Territory p. 246-247 G4-The Whiskey Rebellion p.247 G5-Washington’s Farewell Address pp. 248-249

Summary What foreign and domestic challenges did the new nation face?

EQ: Was Washington’s farewell the end of national unity?

Big Idea The development of political parties in the United States contributed to differing ideas about the role of the federal government. Competition in the election of 1796 The XYZ Affair caused problems for President Adams Controversy broke out over the Alien and Sedition Acts

John Adam’s Presidency Define Key Terms: Political parties p. 250 Federalist Party p. 250 Democratic-Republican Party p. 250 XYZ Affair p. 252 Alien and Sedition Acts p. 253 Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions p. 253

Summary Was Washington’s farewell the end of national unity?

The Jefferson Era Essential Question How was Thomas Jefferson’s presidency significant for the country?

Big Idea Thomas Jefferson’s election began a new era in American government. The election 0f 1800 marked the first peaceful transition in power from one political party to another. President Jefferson’s beliefs about the federal government were reflected in his policies. Marbury v. Madison increased the power of the judicial branch of government.

Pair Assignments-Summarize G1-The election of 1800 pp. 266-267 G2-Jefferson’s policies p. 268 G3-Marbury v. Madison p. 269 G4- Thomas Jefferson p.271

Summary How was Thomas Jefferson’s presidency significant for the country? Test Monday Written current event Monday

Test 20 questions-Launching a New Nation

Essential Question Why were relationships between the United States and Britain tense?

The Coming of War Identify: USS Constitution p. 278 Impressment p. 279 Embargo p. 279 Embargo Act p. 279 Non-Intercourse Act p. 280 Tecumseh p. 280 Battle of Tippecanoe p. 282 War Hawks p. 282 James Madison p. 283

The Coming of War Challenges at home and abroad led the United States to declare war on Great Britain. Violations of U.S. neutrality led congress to enact a ban on trade. Native Americans, Great Britain, and the United States came into conflict in the West. The War Hawks led a growing call for war with Great Britain.

Conclusion Why were relationships between the United States and Britain tense?

The War of 1812 EQ: How did the War of 1812 boost the spirit of the nation?

The War of 1812 Great Britain and the United States went to battle in the War 0f 1812. American forces held their own against the British in the early battles of the war U.S. forces stopped British offensives in the East and South. The effects of the war included prosperity and national pride.

Student Activity Create a graphic organizer listed the sequence of events in the War of 1812, from beginning to the end. pp. 284-287. Complete the section 4 assessment on page 287.

Summary How did the War of 1812 boost the spirit of the nation?

Lewis and Clark See picture on page 260 Define pp. 275 and 276: Meriwether Lewis William Clark Corps of Discovery Sacagawea

Video Answer Questions

Summary What did you learn?