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Entry Assignment Look back to your 2 nd entry. Are you accomplishing your goals yet? Explain
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Entry In your opinion what would be some of the toughest challenges being the first President or just a leader in general? Explain
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The New Nation Mr. Richards Social Studies
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President Washington Established “Mr. President” Concentrated on Foreign affairs and military matters Almost always approved laws Proposed few laws Knew his Presidency would set a standard for future Presidents Established the Purple Heart
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Early Government Congress establishes three executive departments (Sec. Of State, Treasury, and War). Judiciary Act of 1789 (13 district and 3 circuit courts) Move the capital to Washington D.C. Create a National Bank Approve tariffs Political differences form
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Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Handle relations with other nations.
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Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton Financial Matters Created a national bank, taxes, and tariffs to help economy and debts Some believed the rich just got richer South upset
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Secretary of War Henry Knox Dealt with military and defense
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Early Challenges for Washington Whiskey Rebellion (1) Native American Resistance in the West (2) Relations with Britain and France(3) National Debt (4) Split in opinions within Government (5)
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Causes of Whiskey Rebellion Western PA. Farmers resist tax on Whiskey Can’t afford to pay
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Effects of Whiskey Rebellion People Riot Armed troops sent in Standard is set that government will use force to keep peace
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Formation of Political Parties Why do Political Parties Form in the United States?
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Federalists Strong Federal Govt. Loose interpretation of Constitution British alliance Tariffs Emphasis on manufacturing and business Educated and honest people make decisions
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Democratic-Republicans People Strong State Govt. Strict interpretation of Constitution French alliance Emphasis on agriculture
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Effects of Political Parties Become a way of life in the United States. Split in political beliefs in Congress
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Problems with Europe Britain British held forts in Northwest Territory Encouraged Natives to resist Americans Seizing ships and practicing impressment (War of 1812) France Seizing American Ships XYZ affair (demanded a bribe) regarded Jay’s Treaty as an attempt to help British in their war.
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Questions 1.What early challenges did George Washington face as President? (2 minimum) 2.The Whiskey Rebellion set what standard in the United States when dealing with violent conflicts? 3.What were the causes and effects of political parties in the United States?
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