1. Do Now
What does it mean to “set the tone” or be a “trend setter”? Why is it important to do these things?

2. I. George Washington’s Presidency

3. A. Political Problems Hamilton’s Economic Plan: Cabinet members:
Secretary of Treasury: Hamilton
Secretary of State: Jefferson
How do you think this might lead to
problems?
The plan, supported by Washington was eventually passed into law.

4. A. Political Problems
Whiskey Rebellion – caused by tax on whiskey that was part of Hamilton’s Economic Plan.
Good example of Washington “setting the tone”.
How and why do you think he did this during the Whiskey Rebellion?

5. B. Foreign Policy Problems
England and France went to war with each other.
The U.S. traded with both countries and still wanted to keep making money.
Proclamation of Neutrality (1793):
President George Washington said the U.S. would not support one side or the other in the war.
Signed treaties with England and Spain while in office to keep the US out of wars.

6. Guided Practice
1) Read the excerpt from George Washington’s Farewell Address on pg Write a one sentence explanation (in your own words) of each paragraph.
2) Answer this question in a 6-8 sentence paragraph: How do you think Washington would feel about the activities of the national government today?

7. Exit Ticket
1) Actions and policies of the Government under President George Washington generally resulted in the
A. establishment of strong political ties with other nations
B. liberation of many enslaved persons
C. failure to create a sound financial program for the country
D. strengthening of the Federal Government

8. Exit Ticket
2) Speaker A: Steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.
Speaker B: The United States will give economic aid to needy countries anywhere in the world, but will not provide military aid.
Speaker C: The United States must prevent the growth of communism.
Speaker D: The United States can take over other countries to help them become more like us.
Which speaker states a policy most similar to the foreign policy advice given by President George Washington in his Farewell Address?
A. Speaker A
B. Speaker B
C. Speaker C
D. Speaker D

9. Exit Ticket
3) How did George Washington set an example for future presidents to follow? Explain two ways.