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Explore the election of George Washington, Republican Motherhood, and Alexander Hamilton's financial policies. Discover key precedents set by Washington, his cabinet members, and the Judiciary Act of 1789. Learn about Hamilton's strategies to tackle national debt and Jefferson's opposition. Dive into the challenges faced by the new nation, from neutrality during the French Revolution to domestic conflicts like the Whiskey Rebellion. Understand the presidency of John Adams, including the XYZ Affair and the Alien and Sedition Acts.
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Chapter 7 : Launching the Nation Section 1: Washington Leads a New Nation The First President Describe the details of Wahington’s election. What was RepublicanMotherhood? Define Precedent: __________________________________________________________________ Take notes below on the precedents set by President Washington. List the President’s Cabinet members and titles: What was the purpose of theJudiciary Act of 1789? What was the population in 1790? What percentage of people lived in rural areas? What was thecapitol in 1790? Why might rural Americans and urban Americans want different things from their new government? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 7 Section 2: Hamilton and National Finances: Part 1 Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington. In the box below write 5 details about Hamilton’s history. One of the major challenges Alexander Hamilton had to face as the Secretary of the Treasury was the nation’s debt. Fill in the boxes below to show how he attempted to solve these problems. National Debt Amount owed by US: $___________________ to foreign countries $___________________ to US citizens Define Bonds: Define Speculators: Hamilton’s plan: Jefferson’s opinion: State’s Debt $__________________ owed BY US states $__________________amount of state debt Hamilton wanted the federal government to pay. Because: Southern States disagreed with Hamilton, why? (2 reasons) 1. 2. Hamilton’s solution was to move the Nation’s capital, fill in the box below. Moving the Capital Why was the capital moved? (2 reasons) Where was it located from 1791-1801? Where was its permanent location to be?
Chapter 7 Section 2: Hamilton and National Finances: Part 2 Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagreed on many issues with regard to the new government. Fill in the chart below with details about their different opinions. Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton Strength of Government Average Citizens Type of Economy Tariffs National Bank Construction (Interpretation) of Constitution
Chapter 7 Section 3: Challenges for the New Nation Remaining Neutral Neutrality Proclamation French Revolution What was it? Why did it happen? Why were some Americans against it? -George Washington US Policy Towards France Jefferson Hamilton Jay’s Treaty Pinckney’s Treaty Conflict: Solution: Reaction: Conflict: Solution: Reaction: Domestic Conflicts, Late 1700s Northwest Territory Whiskey Rebellion What were the three main dangers to America that Washington warned about in his Farewell Address? 1. 2. 3.
Chapter 7 Section 4: John Adams’s Presidency The election of 1796 Republicans Federalists Views on the Government Supporters John Adams Relations with France Preparations for war: Peace efforts: Causes: XYZ Affair Description: Alien and Sedition Acts Define: Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions Define: How did the Kentucky and Virgina Resolutions support state rights?
