1. New Republic and Washington’s Presidency, 1789-1797

2. Setting up the New Republic
Setting up the National Government, Court Systems, Economy, and National Security

3. Washington takes the oath of office
April 30, 1789
Federal Hall Washington

4. Jump Start- Mon. January 13, 2014
Use your phones to define the word precedent
Make sure that YOU understand the definition you find
We refer to Washington as the “Precedent President”
Using the definition you found and the information from last week’s video, why do you think we do so?

5. Washington’s Presidency
Received all electoral votes
Electors wrote down 2 names
Top winner became President, runner-up became Vice President
Inaugurated on April 30, 1789
Inaugurated: sworn in
Adams (Federalist) becomes VP
Remained neutral in political parties
His every action was seen as a precedent since he was the first president
Precedent: an example
No contest

6. Setting Up the Courts & Cabinet
Constitution created the Supreme Court BUT left lots of decisions up to Congress
Federal Judiciary Act (1789)
6 member Supreme Court
Created lower federal courts- could settle cases dealing with national laws, states, or national gov’t
Congress also created departments to help the President run the U.S.
Heads of these became Washington’s cabinet
Washington was able to select the men who led each department

7. Forming the First Cabinet
Sec. of Treasury
Hamilton
Managed the country’s money
Sec. of War
Knox
Oversaw the country’s defenses
Sec. of State
Jefferson
Oversaw relations between the U.S. and other countries

8. Cabinet Restructuring PAP
Using this website, you and your partner will briefly research the 15 current cabinet positions.
After previewing the list, pick 5 which are the least necessary, in your opinion.
Then, visit the individual websites of those 5 to learn in more detail what they actually do.
You will select 3 to remove and complete the short answer questions on your “Cabinet Restructuring” sheet.
This is due at the end of class.

9. Pick 5 to research further from this list
Cabinet Position
Website

10. Cabinet Restructuring OL
Using this website, you and your partner will briefly research the 15 current cabinet positions.
After previewing the list, pick 3which are the least necessary, in your opinion.
Then, visit the individual websites of those 3 to learn in more detail what they actually do.
You will select 1 to remove and complete the short answer questions on your “Cabinet Restructuring” sheet.
This is due at the end of class.

11. Pick 3 to research further from this list
Cabinet Position
Website

12. Jump Start Come in and sit with your groups from yesterday
PAP: get out your “Cabinet Restructuring” Sheet
OL: get out your Cabinet Matching sheet
I will pass out the Chrome Books
You have 15 minutes to finish your research and decide which Cabinet position(s) gets the pink slip!

13. Create-A-Plan- PAP
The Revolutionary War has been over for 8 years, but the nation is still in huge debt. You have been hired to work for the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Your task is to create a plan to get the nation out of debt as fast as possible, but remember, enough people have to agree on this plan in order for it to pass. Here are some things to think about:
How can the government raise revenue (make money)?
If you tax, what types of goods should be taxed?
States all have different forms of currency. How do you raise money that is all different?
States have also accrued debt, which they are more worried about paying off than the national debt. How do you solve this?
You owe both foreign countries and individual citizens. Who should get paid first and why?

14. Jump Start- Wednesday 15th
Define “debt” in your own words
Is debt a good thing to have? Explain yourself...
How do individuals get out of debt?
How would the government get out of debt?

15. Economic Problems War debt
Owed money to foreign countries, merchants, AND private citizens
More than 52 million dollars
About $1,291,836,000 today! (1.3 billion)
Government leaders saw it as a requirement for the U.S. to pay this money back
Wanted to maintain a healthy line of credit
Also wanted to be able to borrow money in the future

16. Hamilton’s Economic Plan
Showed his belief in a strong central government
1. National govt should pay public debt and state debt
2. Revenue should be raised
Government income
Favored tariffs: taxes on imported goods
3. Create a National Bank
Safe place to keep govt money
Would make loans
Coin money
Washington supported his plan
Would strengthen the national government
Had support from the wealthy and elite
Worried Anti-Feds who favored free enterprise
free enterprise : business conducted without government control

17. Opposition to Hamilton’s Program
Virginia (VA) and many other Southern states protests assuming state debts
They had already paid their debts
Anti-Federalists worried about strengthening the national government
Capital is built in the South as
compromise
Washington D.C.
National Bank
Created a debate over interpretation of Constitution
Loose (broad or flexible) vs. Strict (narrow or limited)
Bank established in 1791

18. OL Jump Start for Tues. 1/21 Turn in homework if not in on FRI.
Copy the standard in your notebook:
“Identify the foreign policies of certain presidents such as Washington and explain the impact.” (5E)
Predict – What foreign nations might he be dealing with? What do they want from us? Would it be beneficial to pick sides? Why? Explain your answer.

19. PAP Jump Start for Tues. 1/21
Have out homework if not in on FRI.
Copy the standard in your notebook:
“Identify the foreign policies of certain presidents such as Washington and explain the impact.” (5E)
Complete the Compass Points below:
N – What are the New Republic’s needs?
E – What excited Americans at this time?
W – What worries did they face?
S – What 2 stances were taken regarding Hamilton’s Financial Plan?

20. Beginnings of Political Parties
Early disagreements over the creation of the new republic led to the creation of allies and enemies
Republic: country governed by elected reps
Writers of the Constitution had to make it flexible for the many different situations that would emerge
This also led to disagreements over its meaning
Two camps emerge
Federalist
Anti-Federalist (Republican)

21. Whiskey Rebellion Conflict arose over the new taxes
Farmers refused to pay
Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
Farmers in Pennsylvania beat up a tax collector
Others threatened to attack Pittsburg (the capitol)
Washington sent troops to control the rebels
Proved that the govt could AND would enforce the law
Whiskey Rebellion Flag

22. STEP #1
Draw a large rectangle vertically on your paper to take up MOST of the page.

23. STEP #2
Copy the sentence above into your classmate’s notebook. Copy ALL of it! NEATLY….so that they can read it, of course!

24. Sign “SPAIN” by an X on the line in the bottom LEFT CORNER.
STEP #3
Sign “SPAIN” by an X on the line in the bottom LEFT CORNER.

25. Sign “U.S.” by an X on the line in the bottom RIGHT CORNER.
STEP #4
Sign “U.S.” by an X on the line in the bottom RIGHT CORNER.

26. STEP #4 At the TOP of your notebook, copy the TITLE of the TREATY!
And there you have it….Pinckney’s Treaty (Cliffs Notes Style)!

27. Foreign Policy: French Revolution
To Help France…
Or Not...
They aided us during the Revolution
Treaty still bound U.S. and France together as allies
Jefferson favored helping
Britain was our biggest trading partner
Britain was against France
Too risky to fight them again
Hamilton favored not helping
Washington decided that we would be neutral
Congress passed a law forbidding aid to either side

28. Jump Start – 1/22
Look at the last slide on your handout titled “Washington’s Farewell”.
In your notebook, answer the following:
What events led to bullet point topics?
Why mention these things to the American public when he is leaving?
Why step down instead of continuing on?

29. OL Jump Start – 1/22
Look at the third slide on your handout titled “Foreign Policy: French Revolution”.
Answer the following in your notebook:
What is the problem regarding France?
What are the pros/cons of helping?
What are the pros/cons of not helping?
Why do you think Washington chose neutrality?

30. Washington’s Farewell
Although some opposed his policy of neutrality, he served as a symbol of national unity for 8 years
His farewell address provided advice and warnings for the country:
Benefits of federal government
Warns against political parties
Importance of morality
Stable credit
Policy of neutrality
Against over-powerful militaries