1. Washington Takes Office
Chapter 9, Section 1

2. Washington’s First Steps
George Washington was inaugrated in ________ on __________.
What is the ceremony where the President officially takes office called?
As the first President George Washington had a great burden to make the government work and setting the example for future generations.
Define precedent.

3. Washington’s First Steps
What was Washington’s important precedent?
Has a President ever broken this tradition? What amendment limits the presidents terms?

4. Washington’s First Steps
The First Cabinet
The Constitution said little about how the executive branch should be organized.
In 1789, five departments are created by who? Name the departments.
The heads of these departments make up the President’s cabinet. Define Cabinet.

5. Washington’s First Steps
Who were the two most influential leaders in Washington’s cabinet?
The Federal Court System
What article in the Constitution spells out the Judicial Branch?
What was passed in 1789? What did it do?
Who was our nation’s first Chief Justice?
What else did was set up by this act?

6. Reducing the Nation’s Debt
Given the immense national debt Alexander Hamilton faced many problems.
Define national debt.
How was this debt accrued?
Define bond. Provide an example.

7. Reducing the Nation’s Debt
Hamilton’s Plan
This plan called for the government to repay both federal and state debts.
The government was to buy up all the bonds issued by both the national and state governments before 1789.
He planned to issue new bonds to pay off the old debts. As the economy improved the government was able to pay off the new bonds.
Who liked Hamilton’s Plan?

8. Reducing the Nation’s Debt
Debating Hamilton’s Plan
James Madison was a big opponent to Hamilton’s Plan. He argued that Hamilton’s plan would reward speculators.
Define speculator.
During the Revolution many bonds were issued to soldiers and citizens. Many of them sold their bonds to speculators for less than their worth. Speculator’s bought them at cents when they were actually worth $1.

9. Reducing the Nation’s Debt
SO….. If the government paid off the old bonds in full, speculators would make CASH MONEY!!! And Madison did not believe they deserved it.
What did Hamilton reply?
What was the result?
What else did Madison oppose?

10. Reducing the Nation’s Debt
Hamilton’s Compromise
What did southerners want?
What did Hamilton offer?
What happened in 1790?
Where would the new capital be? Where was it originally? Then?

11. Plans to Build the Economy
Next, Hamilton needed to help agriculture and industry.
What was set up in 1791?
Describe the Bank of the United States.
To help American manufacturers, Hamilton asked Congress to pass a tariff. This tariff would be on foreign goods. What was meant by the tariff?
What region of the US supported the tariff and why?
What region of the US opposed the tariff and why?

12. The Whiskey Rebellion
To raise money for the Treasury, Congress approved a tax on all liquor made and sold in the US.
A Hated Tax
What was grown in the backcountry?
What was the issue with transporting corn?
What did the framers make instead and why? Where was it sold?

13. The Whiskey Rebellion
Backcountry farmers refused to pay the tax and compared it to the British taxes.
What occurred in 1794?
A Show of Strength
Washington reacted by……
What happened as a result?
Hamilton wanted_______ and Washington instead did what to the rebels? Why?
What did the Whiskey Rebellion prove?