1. Washington’s Presidency
Lesson 3.1

2. Guiding Questions
What steps did President Washington take to set up the government of the new republic?
What were the causes and effects of the Whiskey Rebellion?
What was the impact of Washington’s foreign policy outlined in his Farewell Address?

3. inauguration the formal admission of someone to office
(i.e. Presidential Inauguration)

4. precedent
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

5. Cabinet
(in the US) a body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government

6. bond
(in the US) a body of advisers to the president, composed of the heads of the executive departments of the government

7. tariff
a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports

8. speculator
a person or an entity that trades securities essentially as bets that the price will go up or down, and as such, typically has an above-average risk tolerance (Investment risk taker)

9. neutral
not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial

10. LAB: WWGD- Whiskey Rebellion (A)
Document A: Reading Assignments (Out loud to group)
BLUE: Paragraph 1
YELLOW: Paragraph 2
GREEN: Paragraph 3
RED: Paragraph 4
Document A: Response Questions (Think/Pair/Share)
Spend 3 minutes answering the questions
When told- discuss the following question with your partner (2 min)
Green/Red: Question 1
Blue/Yellow: Question 2
Group Share: Partners summarize your answers for your group!

11. LAB: WWGD- Whiskey Rebellion (B)
Document B: Reading Assignments (Individual/Silently)
BLUE: Article 1, Section 8, 1-11
YELLOW: Article 1, Section 8, 12,15+16, Article 2, Section 1
GREEN: Article 2, Section 2
RED: Article 2, Section 3
Document B: Response Questions (Group Think)
Spend 3 minutes sharing with your group (Same order as readings)):
Did you find anything in your section important in this case? Tell your group
Work together to answer the questions

12. LAB: WWGD- Whiskey Rebellion (C)
Document C: Reading Assignments (Out loud to group)
YELLOW: Paragraphs 1+2
Red: Paragraphs 3+4
GREEN: Paragraph 5
BLUE: Paragraph 6+7
Document C: Response Questions (Individual Work)
Answer the final question set- what do you think about Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

13. Challenges Facing the New Republic
3.1 Reading Notes
Challenges Facing the New Republic
The Government
In 1789, Congress creates the departments of State, Treasury, and War and the offices of Attorney General and Postmaster General
Washington sets a precedent by choosing well-known leaders to serve in his Cabinet- Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
Congress passes the Judiciary Act of 1789 establishing the Supreme Court
The Economy
Alexander Hamilton becomes Treasury Secretary
Hamilton’s Plan to consolidate debt under federal government sparks cabinet controversy
Needed to stabilize national economy
Created a National Bank
Foreign Affairs
Washington’s farewell address warns of getting entangled in foreign conflicts (France and Britain)
The Neutrality Proclamation (Meant to keep a developing nation out of complicated conflict)

14. Cornell Notes Section 3.1
Essential Question: What issues did George Washington face as the first President of the United States?

15. 1. Becoming the First President

16. Becoming the First President
Despite a desire to retire, Washington was a natural choice due to his fame from the revolution
In January 1789, the first Electoral college would unanimously select Washington as President, and John Adams as Vice President
Washington realized everything he did would set a ‘precedent’ for the office
First tasks he faced were establishing the federal court system and appointing judges, as well as choosing his cabinet
Washington’s Cabinet:
Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War: Henry Knox
Attorney General: Edmund Randolph

17. 2. What did Americans expect?

18. What did Americans Expect?
Americans expected improved trade, a stable economy, and safety from its new government
In 1790, there were 4 million people living in the United States
Most Americans lived on farms
Interests: Wanted fair taxes, the ability to settle in western lands, and minimal government interference in their daily lives
Other Americans lived in towns and cities as craftspeople, laborers, or merchants
Interests: Wanted laws and policies to increase trade, and protect and grow American businesses
New York, a rapidly growing city with a newly developed stock exchange (Wall St.) was chosen to be the capital

19. 3. Settling debt and creating a national bank

20. Settling debt and creating a Bank
One of Washington’s biggest tasks was settling the debt owed from the American revolution
Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton called for the federal government to assume all state debt in order to repay it faster and establish good credit for the United States and allow states to focus on development
He also wanted to establish a national bank to deposit the government’s money and issue loans
Southern states, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison opposed the idea, as the south didn’t owe as much as northern states, and they thought it gave too much power to the federal government
Washington’s support, and an agreement to move the capital to the south, led to the adoption of Hamilton’s vision

21. 4. Challenges of the Presidency

22. Challenges of the Presidency
Establishing foreign policy; especially towards Britain and France
Settling conflicts and keeping the peace in the northwest territory
Domestic resistance to government authority (Whiskey Rebellion)
Challenges to Constitutional Authority (Whiskey Rebellion/National Bank)
Competing views for the future of America and the development of political parties