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1 Thursday, Jan. 24 1.Get out your spiral 2. Update table of contents DateTitleEntry # 01/22Washington’s Domestic policy notes1 01/24Washington’s Foreign policy notes2 3. Turn to entry number 1

2 Could George Washington tell a lie? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx-aCtLiTfA

3 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 1.First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 - John Adams was his V.P.

4 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 1.First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 - John Adams was his V.P. B. Set an example for future generations -Constitution set a guideline for the prez. But didn’t tell him what to do -Served 2 terms and then decided to retire

5 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 1.First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 -John Adams was his V.P. B. Set an example for future generations -Constitution set a guideline for the prez. But didn’t tell him what to do -Served 2 terms and then decided to retire C. First Cabinet -people who would advise him State – Thomas Jefferson Treasury – Alex. Hamilton War – Henry Knox

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7 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 1.First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 -John Adams was his V.P. B. Set an example for future generations -Constitution set a guideline for the prez. But didn’t tell him what to do -Served 2 terms and then decided to retire C. First Cabinet -people who would advise him State – Thomas Jefferson Treasury – Alex. Hamilton War – Henry Knox D. Federal Court System -1789 – Judiciary Act – said Supreme Court should have 6 judges ( John Jay became chief justice)

8 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 2.Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of Treasury) faced many problems Nations Debt-National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy7FJJ_ud84

9 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 2.Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of Treasury) faced many problems Nations Debt-National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution B. Plan -gov’t would repay all debts (federal and state)

10 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 2.Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of State) faced many problems Nations Debt-National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution B. Plan -gov’t would repay all debts (federal and state) C. Debating Hamilton – James Madison didn’t like the plan -Southern states had already paid back their debt and Madison thought it wasn’t fair

11 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 2.Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of State) faced many problems Nations Debt-National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution B. Plan -gov’t would repay all debts (federal and state) C. Debating Hamilton – James Madison didn’t like the plan -Southern states had already paid back their debt and Madison thought it wasn’t fair D. Hamilton’s Compromise -If the South would support his plan they would move the capital to present day Washington D.C.

12 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 3.Plans to build A. Bank of the United States The Economy-Tax $ would be deposited there -Issue paper money to pay bills -Make loans to farmers and businesses (encourage eco. growth) – Capitalism

13 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 3.Plans to build A. Bank of the United States The Economy-Tax $ would be deposited there -Issue paper money to pay bills -Make loans to farmers and businesses (encourage eco. growth) – Capitalism B. Tariff (Taxes) -To help American manufactures -Hamilton wanted high tariffs to protect Am. Business - North: supported it (factories) -South: against (bought many imports) -Compromise: Congress passes a lower tax than Hamilton wanted

14 George Washington’s Domestic Policy 3.Plans to build A. Bank of the United States The Economy -Tax $ would be deposited there -Issue paper money to pay bills -Make loans to farmers and businesses (encourage eco. growth) – Capitalism B. Tariff (Taxes) -To help American manufactures -Hamilton wanted high tariffs to protect Am. Business - North: supported it (factories) -South: against (bought many imports) -Compromise: Congress passes a lower tax than Hamilton wanted C. Whiskey Rebellion -Congress passed a tax on all liquor -Tax sparked a Rebellion in western Pennsylvania -Whiskey Rebellion tested the will of the government

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16 George Washington’s Foreign Policy#2 1. Relations w/ A. Resisted American settlement in the NW territory Native Americans-Britain helped Natives

17 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 1. Relations w/ A. Resisted American settlement in the NW territory Native Americans-Britain helped Natives B. Battle of Fallen Timbers -Washington sent troops -Natives joined a confederation led by Little Turtle -After the army was defeated 2x, Washington sent Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne -Little Turtle wanted to negotiate and was replaced -Natives expected British help, didn’t get it, and were defeated -12 tribes signed the Treaty of Greenville (gave up much of present day Ohio and Indiana to the U.S.)

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20 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 2. French Revolution A. American Support -At first American’s supported (Knew the struggle for liberty) -French beheaded their King and Queen http://www.history.com/videos/coroners-report-guillotine#coroners-report- guillotine

21 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 2. French Revolution A. American Support -At first American’s supported (Knew the struggle for liberty) -French beheaded their King and Queen B. Violence Stirs Division -Thomas Jefferson continued to support France -Hamilton and Adams w/drew their support http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5wCl3aAMEQ&feature=related

22 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 2. French Revolution A. American Support -At first American’s supported (Knew the struggle for liberty) -French beheaded their King and Queen B. Violence Stirs Division -Thomas Jefferson continued to support France -Hamilton and Adams w/drew their support 3. The U.S. remains A. A Difficult Decision Neutral-Washington had to decide on a foreign policy -Decided to remain neutral

23 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 4. Struggling to A. Jay’s Treaty (Britain) Remain Neutral-Britain was capturing American ships trading with the French West Indies -Sent John Jay (chief justice) to negotiate -Britain agreed to pay damages for the ships and abandon forts in America

24 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 4. Struggling to A. Jay’s Treaty (Britain) Remain Neutral-Britain was capturing American ships trading with the French West Indies -Sent John Jay (chief justice) to negotiate -Britain agreed to pay damages for the ships and abandon forts in America B. Pickney’s Treaty (Spain) -Tensions with Spain on the frontier over river rights -Spain gave American’s river rights on the Mississippi and rights to store goods in the port of New Orleans

25 George Washington’s Foreign Policy 5. Washington Retires A. Publishes his Farwell Address -Advised against becoming involved in European affairs -Advised against forming political parties http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiEO1jQcSjc&feature=BF&list=PLFA703391410 80774&index=16

26 Homework 1.4 questions and a summary for both entry #1 and 2 (total of 8 questions and 2 summaries) 2.Chapter 9 section 1 and 2 worksheet 3.Quiz tomorrow: Bill of Rights, entry #1 and 2, chapter 9 section 1 and 2 worksheet, and A New Nation vocabulary


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