Do-Now What would be your first action as leader of your new nation? Tuesday January 6 th, 2009 Agenda Do-Now Notes Intro: Cabinet Assignment Homework Begin work on your cabinet

America’s First President April 30, 1789 – Washington is sworn in (inaugurated) His administration established many firsts, or “precedents” i.e. the only President to be unanimously elected The seat of this new government is located at Federal Hall, New York City. George Washington

America’s First Vice President The Massachusetts patriot and leading Federalist. John Adams

If you were president… What would be your first action as leader of your new nation? What would be your first action as leader of your new nation?

Washington’s First Act of Business Supreme Court consisted of a Chief Justice and five associate justices. Three federal courts and thirteen federal district courts. Allowed state court decisions to be appealed to the federal court. Federal laws “the supreme law of the land.” Judiciary Act of 1789

Washington Shapes the Executive Branch Washington selected officials to head major departments of the executive branch. These would act as specialists, experts, or advisors in their respected areas. First four cabinet positions: Secretary of State Secretary of War Secretary of Treasury Attorney General The First Cabinet

Secretary of State Department of State handles relations with foreign countries Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of War The Department of War the principle advisor to the President on the defense of he U.S. Knox held this position even under the Articles of Confederation. Henry Knox

Secretary of Treasury Department of Treasury The principle economic advisor to the President The largest department Seeks to solve U.S. economic problems: Pay foreign debts Assume state debts Create a National Bank Alexander Hamilton

Attorney General Office of the Attorney General The nation’s chief law officer and legal advisor Edmund Randolph

The Other Cabinets Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Commerce Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Department of Energy Department of Energy Department of Education Department of Education Department of Veteran Affairs Department of Veteran Affairs Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security What Are They?

The Other Cabinets Department of the Interior Department of the Interior Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Commerce Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Transportation Department of Transportation Department of Energy Department of Energy Department of Education Department of Education Department of Veteran Affairs Department of Veteran Affairs Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security What Are They?

Do-Now Hamilton and Jefferson served as members of George Washington’s cabinet of advisors, but their rivalry would shape American politics for generations to come. Can you think of another famous rivalry between two people who just couldn’t seem to see eye-to-eye on anything? Wednesday January 7 th, 2009 Agenda Do-Now Top-Tens A closer look at the Hamilton/Jefferson Rivalry Homework Continue work on your presidential cabinet

Something’s awry in Washington’s Cabinet… Political divisions emerge.

What is it?

The Federalists Alexander Hamilton Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury In charge of shaping economic policy In charge of shaping economic policy Did not believe in Equality Government should be by the Best and the Brightest Did not believe in Equality Government should be by the Best and the BrightestAnti-Federalists Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State Secretary of State In charge of shaping foreign policy In charge of shaping foreign policy Wrote the Declaration of Independence “All men are created equal” Wrote the Declaration of Independence “All men are created equal”

The Federalists Alexander Hamilton Feared majority rule as “mob rule” Liked the Wealthy Elite The FEW should rule the many Feared majority rule as “mob rule” Liked the Wealthy Elite The FEW should rule the many Wanted a powerful and strong national government Wanted BIG government Wanted a powerful and strong national government Wanted BIG governmentAnti-Federalists Thomas Jefferson Wanted public schools to educate the citizens Liked the common man The many should rule the many Wanted public schools to educate the citizens Liked the common man The many should rule the many Did not want the national gov’t to abuse states’ rights, Wanted SMALL government Did not want the national gov’t to abuse states’ rights, Wanted SMALL government

The Federalists Alexander Hamilton Wanted a National Bank Would put all the taxes in it Wanted a National Bank Would put all the taxes in it Private investors own 80% Government owns 20% Make wealthy investors loyal to the Federal Gov’t The Elastic Clause (Implied powers!) The Elastic Clause (Implied powers!)Anti-Federalists Thomas Jefferson The national bank is unconstitutional! The bank directors would run the U.S. economy Constitution does not list a bank as a power of Congress The national bank is unconstitutional! The bank directors would run the U.S. economy Constitution does not list a bank as a power of Congress The 10 th Amendment (States’ Rights!) The 10 th Amendment (States’ Rights!)

The Federalists Alexander Hamilton New York New YorkAnti-Federalists Thomas Jefferson Virginia Virginia

Compose a T-Chart Going on memory, compose a T-Chart comparing Hamilton and Jefferson’s beliefs. Going on memory, compose a T-Chart comparing Hamilton and Jefferson’s beliefs. Use information from the top ten lists, the powerpoint, the biographies, etc. Use information from the top ten lists, the powerpoint, the biographies, etc.