Chapter 6 Section 1 US History Mr. Love Game day

Creating a New Government (pages ) In 1789 Congress created the Department of State, Dept. of Treasury, Dept. of War, and the Office of Attorney General. What do each do? In 1789 Congress created the Department of State, Dept. of Treasury, Dept. of War, and the Office of Attorney General. What do each do? President George Washington chose ____ _____ as Sec. of State. President George Washington chose ____ _____ as Sec. of State. Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson ____ ____ became head of the Treasury Dept. ____ ____ became head of the Treasury Dept. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton

Creating a New Government (pages ) General ______ _____ served as secretary of war. General ______ _____ served as secretary of war. Henry Knox Henry Knox ____ ____ became the first attorney general. ____ ____ became the first attorney general. Edmund Randolph Edmund Randolph This group of department heads became known as the ______. This group of department heads became known as the ______. Cabinet Cabinet

Creating a New Government (pages ) _____ _____ became the first chief justice of the United States. _____ _____ became the first chief justice of the United States. John Jay – What is a chief justice? John Jay – What is a chief justice? In 1791, 10 amendments to the Constitution went into effect. These amendments are known as the _____ of _____. In 1791, 10 amendments to the Constitution went into effect. These amendments are known as the _____ of _____. Bill of Rights – The first 8 offered safeguards for individual rights against actions of the government. The ninth says people have other rights and the tenth reserves powers for the state. Bill of Rights – The first 8 offered safeguards for individual rights against actions of the government. The ninth says people have other rights and the tenth reserves powers for the state.

Creating a New Government (pages ) What were some of the first tasks the new government faced? What were some of the first tasks the new government faced? The new government had to organize itself. Departments were set up to handle different responsibilities. The new government had to organize itself. Departments were set up to handle different responsibilities.

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) By the end of 1789, the government needed additional monies to continue to operate. James Madison and Alexander Hamilton came up with two different plans to help the government with its finances. By the end of 1789, the government needed additional monies to continue to operate. James Madison and Alexander Hamilton came up with two different plans to help the government with its finances. ____ ____ felt that the government should raise money by taxing imports from other countries. ____ ____ felt that the government should raise money by taxing imports from other countries. James Madison James Madison

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) The ____ of 1789 made all importers pay five percent of the value of their cargo when they landed in the US. The ____ of 1789 made all importers pay five percent of the value of their cargo when they landed in the US. Tariff Tariff ____ ____ also supported the tariff, but he felt that the federal government also needed the ability to borrow money. ____ ____ also supported the tariff, but he felt that the federal government also needed the ability to borrow money. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) To finance the Revolutionary War, the confederation congress had issued _____, or paper notes promising the repay money within a certain amount of time with interest. To finance the Revolutionary War, the confederation congress had issued _____, or paper notes promising the repay money within a certain amount of time with interest. Bonds – Hamilton wanted to accept these debts at full value, believing that bond owners would then feel like they have a stake in the success of the government and be willing to lend money in the future. Bonds – Hamilton wanted to accept these debts at full value, believing that bond owners would then feel like they have a stake in the success of the government and be willing to lend money in the future.

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) The opposition, led by Madison, felt that Hamilton’s plan was unfair to farmers and war veterans who had sold their bonds to ______, people willing to take a risk with the hope of future financial gain. The opposition, led by Madison, felt that Hamilton’s plan was unfair to farmers and war veterans who had sold their bonds to ______, people willing to take a risk with the hope of future financial gain. Speculators Speculators Why were southerners upset with northerners? Why were southerners upset with northerners?

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) _____ asked congress to create a national bank so that the government could manage its debts and interest payments. _____ asked congress to create a national bank so that the government could manage its debts and interest payments. Hamilton – The bank would also give loans to the government and individuals and issue paper money. Hamilton – The bank would also give loans to the government and individuals and issue paper money. There were many objections to the bank. Mostly from southerners who felt that only the northerners could afford the stock. There were many objections to the bank. Mostly from southerners who felt that only the northerners could afford the stock.

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) _____ felt that Congress could not establish a bank because it was not within the federal government’s enumerated powers, or powers specifically mentioned in the Constitution. _____ felt that Congress could not establish a bank because it was not within the federal government’s enumerated powers, or powers specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Madison Madison The BUS was passed after Hamilton argued the “______ ______ ______” clause in article 1 section 8, of the Constitution created implied powers, or powers not written in the Constitution but necessary to get the job done. The BUS was passed after Hamilton argued the “______ ______ ______” clause in article 1 section 8, of the Constitution created implied powers, or powers not written in the Constitution but necessary to get the job done. Necessary and proper. Necessary and proper.

Financing the Government (pages 211 – 213) In 1791, Hamilton’s proposed tax on whiskey passed in Congress. Western farmers were outraged by the tax, and in 1794 the _____ _____ began. Washington sent in 13,000 troops to stop the rebellion. In 1791, Hamilton’s proposed tax on whiskey passed in Congress. Western farmers were outraged by the tax, and in 1794 the _____ _____ began. Washington sent in 13,000 troops to stop the rebellion. Whiskey Rebellion Whiskey Rebellion

The Rise of Political Parties (pages ) The split between the financial plans resulted in the formation of two political parties. The split between the financial plans resulted in the formation of two political parties. The ______, led by Hamilton, wanted a strong national government in the hands of the wealthy. They believed in manufacturing and trade as the basis of wealth. Supporters were urban workers and eastern farmers. The ______, led by Hamilton, wanted a strong national government in the hands of the wealthy. They believed in manufacturing and trade as the basis of wealth. Supporters were urban workers and eastern farmers. Federalists Federalists

The Rise of Political Parties (pages ) Madison and Jefferson led the Democratic Republicans. Their party was referred to as the _______ and later would become the Democrats. Madison and Jefferson led the Democratic Republicans. Their party was referred to as the _______ and later would become the Democrats. Republicans – Jefferson and the Republicans believed in farming and power of the states to be the strength for the future of America. Republicans – Jefferson and the Republicans believed in farming and power of the states to be the strength for the future of America. And the Winner is? And the Winner is?