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Essential Question: How were the major achievements and policies of the Washington Administration guided by the political, economic, & diplomatic context of the 18 th Century? Basically, what is “Common Sense?” Who is Thomas Paine & how did he influence the Washington Administration?.
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Essential Question: How were the major achievements and policies of the Washington Administration guided by the political, economic, & diplomatic context of the 18th Century? Basically, what is “Common Sense?” Who is Thomas Paine & how did he influence the Washington Administration?
Age of Washington • I. 1789 Elected President • A. Unanimous vote • B. Last action of the Continental Congress
C. John Adams chosen as Vice President • II. Washington’s role as 1st President • A. Set the standard for all future Presidents
B. Precedent- knew he would set the legal and moral guidelines
III. Major Accomplishments • A. Established Presidential Cabinet • B. Attempted to pay off national debt & restore credit of the USA
C. Avoided foreign wars • D. Put down small rebellions
IV. Farewell address • Urged: • A. National Unity • B. Neutrality • C. Avoid sectional conflicts