Aim: What challenges did George Washington face as the first president of the United States?  Do Now: What is the purpose of the electoral college? How does it work?

Electoral College  Would you vote to re-elect President Barack Obama again in 2012?  Group H: # of people – 21 people – 4 electors  Group G: # of people – 20 people – 4 electors  Group I: # of people – 18 people – 3 electors  Group F: # of people – 18 people – 3 electors  **Every 5 people = 1 elector

I. Washington’s Inauguration  Inauguration  Federal Hall  New York City

II. National Bank  Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson  Role of Federal government  Loans and money  National bank & economy

Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson

Individual Task Washington: What are the major differences between Hamilton and Jefferson? Explain with at least 2 examples. Hamilton: Which of the two do you think makes a stronger argument? Explain using at least 2 specific examples. Convention: How do you think Jefferson and Hamilton’s views will help shape the new country? Why are these topics important? Explain with at least 2 examples. Federalists: How has the economic conditions in the country changed since the colonial period? Explain using at least 2 examples.