1. Do Now: What were some of Washington’s accomplishments as president?
Tuesday, Dec. 6th
Do Now:
What were some of Washington’s accomplishments as president?

2. Whiskey Rebellion In 1790 the biggest problem: no money!
What should the government tax?  luxury goods  whiskey
Excise tax is a tax on the production or sale of a product
Farmers west of the Appalachian Mountains were angry, it made their product more expensive  they refused to pay
Washington and Hamilton saw the rebellion as a threat to the authority of the national government  led state militia troops to crush rebels

3. French Revolution
In 1789 the French people rebelled against their king  formed a republic
Democratic-Republicans
Great crusade for democracy!
Federalists
Appalled by bloodshed (if wealthy were killed in France, maybe we’re next in the US)

4. Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington agreed to run for a second term to prevent conflict between Democratic- Republicans and Federalists
Warned of two threats
Problems with foreign countries (France and Great Britain)
“Spirit of the party”: Fighting between political parties (Federalists and Democratic Republicans)
Some of Washington’s accomplishments:
New government was up and running
Three new states added
Left the country united and at peace

5. Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson
Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p
Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p
Start with Intro Paragraph and Personal Background heading
Make notes in Personal Background Box – how did background impact his role/position in government

6. Political Developments in the Early Republic
11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party
11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party
Personal Background
Born poor in the Caribbean
Used ambition, charm and ability to overcome his circumstances, sent to New York
Washington’s personal assistant
Married into rich family
Personal Background
Washington’s Secretary of State
Wealthy Virginia Planter
Author of the Declaration of Independence

7. Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson
Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 209 Views on Human Nature
Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 212 Views on Human Nature
Make notes in Views on Human Nature Box – What general opinions did he have about men?
1-2 notes per paragraph

8. Views of Human Nature 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party
11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party
People put desire for personal profit over needs to the country
“Every man ought to be supposed a knave [scoundrel] and to have no other end [goal] in all his actions, but private interest”
Informed citizens could make good decisions
“I have so much confidence in the good sense of man, that I am never afraid of the issue [outcome] where reason is left free to exert her force”
“state a problem to a ploughman [farmer] and a professor, the former will decide it often better then the latter.”

9. Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson
Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 210 Views on Government
Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 213 Views on Government
Make notes in Views on Government Box – Who should control the government? Views on the Constitution? Strength of government?
1-2 notes per paragraph

10. Views on Government 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party
11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party
The “best people” (educated, wealthy) should run the country
Constitution can unite quarreling states and keep order
Loose construction
Favored strong national government
Favors democracy
Best governments, govern the least
Strict construction
Supported strong state governments, that were closer to the people and easy for the people to control

11. Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson
Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p Views on Economy
Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 213 Views on Economy
Make notes in Views on Economy Box- What kind of economy should the nation have? Views on the National Bank?
1-2 notes per paragraph

12. Views on the Economy 11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party
11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party
Nations future lay business
Wanted to use federal gov. to promote business, manufacturing, and trade
Wanted a national bank- it would help the gov. by collecting taxes and keep funds safe
Nations future lay with farmers
Agricultural economy
National bank is unconstitutional and against farmers

13. Reading about Hamilton and Jefferson
Hamilton’s Read 11.4 p. 211 Views on Great Britain and France
Jefferson’s Read 11.5 p. 214 Views on Great Britain and France
Make notes in Views on Great Britain and France Box – Opinion of the French Revolution? What relationship should the US have with Great Britain?
1-2 notes per paragraph

14. Views on Great Britain And France
11.4 Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party
11.5 Thomas Jefferson and the Republican Party
Believed the French Revolution led to chaos and bloodshed
Supported Great Britain- many Federalists had business relationships with GB
To Hamilton, GB was all he hoped the US could be: powerful, respected, and could defend itself
Supported the French Revolution, and the advancement of freedom
When war broke out between France and Great Britain in 1793, the French sent Genet to the US to gain support.
Genet’s speeches against Washington, turned Jefferson against Genet