1. Objectives
Discuss how the new government was organized during Washington’s presidency.
Explain why the new nation faced an economic crisis.
Identify the three parts of Hamilton’s financial plan.
Describe how Washington responded to the Whiskey Rebellion.

2. Focus: Tuesday, January 21 Benchmark LA 7.1.6.8
Student will determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details.
Study the Map and timeline on pg
Based on the timeline, what were the external challenges France posed to America?
A. It was in debt.
B. The government disagreed on resolving issues
C. Britain and the France were united.
D. Seizing American Ships.
Write the ULG in your Student Progress Chart.-A-(2-3)

3. Objective-Unit Learning Goal
Students will be able to describe the accomplishments and contributions of George Washington’s administration with 90% accuracy.
EQ: How did Americans respond to the internal and external challenges of creating a new Nation?
Prepare Sequence Map

4. Terms and People
inauguration– a ceremony in which the President takes the oath of office
precedent– an example to be followed by others in the future
bond – a certificate issued by a government for an amount of money that the government promises to pay back with interest
speculator– a person who invests in a risky venture in the hope of making a large profit

5. Terms and People (continued)
unconstitutional – contrary to what is permitted by the Constitution
tariff – a tax on imported goods

6. How did President Washington set the course for the new nation?
President Washington set precedents for the nation by choosing top advisors to form his Cabinet and by establishing the court system.

7. In April of 1789, George Washington began his term as the first President of the United States.
His inauguration was held on April 30, 1789.

8. The country was divided on many issues.
Washington had several reasons to feel anxious as he started his term as President.
The country was divided on many issues.
His actions would set a precedent.
The new nation depended on him.

9. The first job of the President and the Congress was to put a working government in place.
Congress passed laws to set up the three departments of the executive branch.
Treasury
State
War

10. Washington appointed four well-known men as his top advisors
Washington appointed four well-known men as his top advisors. This group later became known as the Cabinet.
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of State
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Edmund Randolph
Attorney General

11. Washington also established a judiciary, or court system.
Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
District Courts

12. Washington also faced the challenge of America’s significant debt.
The American colonies needed money for the war.
The new government owed money to its investors.
Americans and foreigners bought bonds to help the war effort.

13. Daily Agenda Video Clip: Read: 282-284-- Sequence Map
Cognitive Complexity- Investigation
Identify the situation: George Washington’s Presidency
Identify what is known or agreed upon Washington
Offer a hypothetical scenario, based on what you know
Find out if your hypothetical scenario is possible or reasonable – through your reading – then discuss with your group

14. Let’s Discuss. . .
Turn to your partner and discuss one thing about today’s objective and ULG you are sure about.
Now discuss one thing you are not clear about or may need some extra help to understand.
Where do you think you are in today's learning goal scales? Why?

15. Home Learning-
Write: ~Describe how you generated your hypotheses and argue: Do you think George Washington was a strong first President? Use 1-2 details from your reading to support your response.

16. Reflection Have a nice day
Where do you think you are on today’s Unit learning goal? Rate yourself 1-4. (1- I did not try very hard-and do not understand the lesson and 4- I gave it my best-and understand today’s lesson)
To move up a level, what do you think you need to do?
Are you clear about the lesson so far?
Are you confused about anything?
Is there anything you can do to enhance your learning today?
Write your reflection answering all questions/below your summary.
Complete your student progress chart
Have a nice day

17. Focus: Wednesday, January 22 Benchmark LA 7.1.6.8
Student will determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details.
Review: The First President-pg. 283
Based on the first paragraph, what is the meaning of the word Precedent?
A. guide
B. leader
C. instruction
D. executive officer
Write the ULG in your Student Progress Chart.-C-(2-3)

18. Objective-Unit Learning Goal
Students will be able to assess the countries first economic crisis and Hamilton's plan for recovery with 90% accuracy.
EQ: How did Americans respond to the internal and external challenges of creating a new Nation?
Prepare a Sequence Map

19. The nation’s economic crisis was complicated by the issue of speculators.
Speculators had bought bonds from the original buyers for less than they were worth.
If the government paid its debt, speculators would make a profit. Many Americans thought this was unfair.

20. The new government was not collecting enough money to repay its debt
The new government was not collecting enough money to repay its debt. It needed new sources of income.

21. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton developed a plan to solve the financial crisis.
Pay all federal and state debts
The government would:
Create a national bank
Impose a high tax on imported goods

22. Many Southerners opposed Hamilton’s plan for the government to repay state debts.
Southerners thought each state should repay its own debts.
Hamilton believed his plan would encourage future investors.
Southerners supported Hamilton after Congress agreed to build the new capital city in the South.

23. In 1791, Congress created the National Bank
In 1791, Congress created the National Bank. Americans disagreed over whether the Constitution gave government this power.
Supporters pointed out that the Constitution gave Congress the power to make all laws “necessary and proper” for fulfilling its duties.
Opponents believed a national bank was unconstitutional, because it was not specifically addressed in the Constitution.

24. Daily Agenda Video Clip Read: Text: 284-286. Sequence Map
Cognitive Complexity-Prob. Solve
Overcoming Constraints or limited conditions in the way of achieving goals
Identify the goal to be accomplished-
First Economic Crisis
Describe the barriers that are preventing them from achieving their goals.
Identify solutions for overcoming the barriers (Discuss the above issues with your group)

25. Let’s Discuss. . .
Turn to your partner and discuss one thing about today’s objective and ULG you are sure about.
Now discuss one thing you are not clear about or may need some extra help to understand.
Where do you think you are in today's learning goal scales? Why?

26. Home Learning-
Write: Argument: What is your argument on Hamilton’s plan to resolve the economic debt-do you agree with his “loose” interpretation of the Constitution to create a National Bank or in the “strict” interpretation made by Jefferson? Argue your point! Be Persuasive! Use 1-2 details from your reading to justify your position.

27. Reflection Have a nice day
Where do you think you are on today’s Unit learning goal? Rate yourself 1-4. (1- I did not try very hard-and do not understand the lesson and 4- I gave it my best-and understand today’s lesson)
To move up a level, what do you think you need to do?
Are you clear about the lesson so far?
Are you confused about anything?
Is there anything you can do to enhance your learning today?
Write your reflection answering all questions/below your summary.
Complete your student progress chart
Have a nice day

28. Focus: Thursday, January 23 Benchmark LA 7.1.6.8
Student will determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring, paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details.
Review: Read first paragraph, pg. 285
Based on the first paragraph, what is the meaning of the word impose?
A. request
B. enforce
C. necessitate
D. venture
Write the ULG in your Student Progress Chart.-B-(2-3)

29. Objective-Unit Learning Goal
Students will be able to discuss the reasons for protest over whiskey and the rebellion that followed with 90% accuracy.
EQ: How did Americans respond to the internal and external challenges of creating a new Nation?
Prepare Cornell Notes

30. Hamilton’s Financial Plan
Taxes
Tariffs
Hamilton advised Washington to start taxing whiskey to help pay off the war debt
Excise Tax = a tax on goods bought, sold, and made in the country

31. Why Whiskey? Whiskey is an alcoholic beverage made from grain.
Whiskey is much easier to transport than grain.
They got more money for the whiskey anyway.
Farmers could trade whiskey for sugar, salt, and other goods.

32. The Excise Tax
What do we already know about the life of farmers at this time?
Farmers did not have the money to pay for the tax.
This tax angers farmers even more.

33. The Whiskey Rebellion
In 1794, a group of farmers in Western Pennsylvania rebelled against the whiskey tax and staged the Whiskey Rebellion.
One group beat up a tax collector and coated him with tar and feathers.

34. Why do you think tax collectors were tarred and feathered?

35. The Government Responds
Alexander Hamilton encouraged President Washington to stop the revolt.
Federal troops marched to Western Pennsylvania and put down the revolt.
Washington had proved that the government would deal with people not obeying the law.

36. Congress did not pass Hamilton’s tariff plan
Congress did not pass Hamilton’s tariff plan. In 1791, it imposed a tax on all U.S. whiskey.
This led to a farmer’s revolt known as the Whiskey Rebellion.
Washington sent troops to end the revolt.

37. Why do you think Washington chose to lead the troops himself?

38. Reading Skill: Identify Actions
Executive Branch: Need to organize new government
Judicial Branch: Need to create federal court system
Finances:
Revolt:
Issue
• Congress
creates three
departments
• Washington
makes top
advisors his
Cabinet
Congress passes Judiciary Act creating Supreme Court and other courts
Acting on Hamilton’s plan: •
Action

39. Reading Skill: Identify Actions
Executive Branch: Need to organize new government
Judicial Branch: Need to create federal court system
Finances: Need to handle high national debt
Revolt: Angry farmers revolt over whiskey tax
Issue
• Congress
creates three
departments
• Washington
makes top
advisors his
Cabinet
Congress passes Judiciary Act creating Supreme Court and other courts
Acting on Hamilton’s plan:
• Assume state
debt
• Create
national bank
• Create tax on
whiskey
Washington sends troops to put down revolt
Action

40. Cause and Effect What caused the Whiskey Rebellion?
Was it a success or a failure?
What impact did the rebellion have on the nation?

41. Cartoon-Whiskey Rebellion

42. Daily Agenda Video Clip Read: Text: 286-287/handout Tree Map
Cognitive Complexity-Prob. Solve
Interpret the Cartoon:
Examine all aspects of the Cartoon.
With your group, discuss and answer the questions about the cartoon.
Write a summary: What it the ultimate message your cartoon is sending?
Create a Cartoon-Showing a modern day Whiskey Tax Rebellion.

43. Let’s Discuss. . .
Turn to your partner and discuss one thing about today’s objective and ULG you are sure about.
Now discuss one thing you are not clear about or may need some extra help to understand.
Where do you think you are in today's learning goal scales? Why?

44. Home Learning-
Critical thinking: Analyze the problem-What caused the Whiskey Rebellion? What could have been done to avoid it? Argument: Do you think Washington was politically correct by bringing in troops to end the Whiskey rebellion? Take a position-Argue your point! Be Persuasive! Use 1-2 details from your reading to justify your position.

45. Reflection Have a nice day
Where do you think you are on today’s Unit learning goal? Rate yourself 1-4. (1- I did not try very hard-and do not understand the lesson and 4- I gave it my best-and understand today’s lesson)
To move up a level, what do you think you need to do?
Are you clear about the lesson so far?
Are you confused about anything?
Is there anything you can do to enhance your learning today?
Write your reflection answering all questions/below your summary.
Complete your student progress chart
Have a nice day