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Power Presentations CHAPTER 9

Power Presentations CHAPTER 9. Image. Democratic Ideals.

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Power Presentations CHAPTER 9

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  1. Power Presentations CHAPTER 9

  2. Image Democratic Ideals The year is 1789, and George Washington has been inaugurated as the first president of the United States. It quickly becomes obvious to you and to others that the president will need help. He chooses people with different talents and experience to help him govern. What kind of person would you choose to help you govern?

  3. • Why might you want people with different viewpoints in your government? • How would you go about setting up a government? • What do you think your biggest challenges would be?

  4. 1789George Washington inaugurated as president. 1791The first Bank of the United States is established. 1792Washington re-elected as president. 1794Whiskey Rebellion occurs. 1796John Adams elected president. 1798Alien and Sedition Acts. 1800Thomas Jefferson elected president. To World

  5. 1789French Revolution begins. 1791Slaves revolt in Santo Domingo. 1793French King Louis XVI executed; Reign of Terror begins in France. 1797Britain appoints Richard Wellesley Governor-General of India. 1798French Expedition to Egypt. 1800Napoleon becomes First Consul of France. Back to U.S. Image Back to Home

  6. Main Idea The president and the Congress began to set up the new government. Why It Matters Now The strength of the United States today is due to the decisions of the Founders about how to organize the government.

  7. CABINET MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES state; oversaw foreign relations Image Who were Washington’s cabinet membersand what were their responsibilities? Hamilton treasury; managedthe nation’s money Jefferson war; managed defenses Knox Randolph attorney general;advised on legal affairs

  8. • What was the purpose of Washington’s cabinet? • What economic problems did the new government face? • How did Hamilton’s financial plan attempt to solve the nation’s economic problems?

  9. Think About • views on the national bank • views on the role of government Contrasting How did Hamilton and Jefferson differ in their interpretation of the Constitution? Back to Home

  10. Main Idea Washington established central authority at home and avoided war with European powers. Why It Matters Now Washington’s policies at home and abroad set an example for later presidents.

  11. CHALLENGE RESPONSE How did the United States respond to various challenges? From Spain Pinckney’s Treaty From Britain Jay’s Treaty From France Policy of Neutrality

  12. • What military and other actions secured the West for the United States? • Why did Washington consider it important to put down the Whiskey Rebellion? • How did the French Revolution create problems for the United States? Map

  13. Think About • ties with France • ties with Britain • restrictions on trade Drawing Conclusions Why was neutrality a difficult policyfor the United States to maintain? Back to Home

  14. Main Idea The split between Hamilton and Jefferson led to the growth of political parties. Why It Matters Now The two-party system is still a major feature of politics in the United States.

  15. targeted aliens president could arrest disloyal aliens ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS aliens could be ordered out of country during war clamped down on freedom of speech increased waiting period for becoming U.S. citizen What were some details of the Alien and Sedition Acts?

  16. • What two pieces of advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address? • What led to the rise of political parties? • Why did Congress pass the Alien and Sedition Acts? How did Kentucky and Virginia respond?

  17. Think About • roles of political parties • advantages of parties • disadvantages of parties Evaluating Do you think Washington’s warning about political parties was good advice?Explain. Back to Home

  18. REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS: READ AND TAKE NOTES

  19. 1What questions about the judiciary were left open by the Constitution? How were they answered? 2What financial problems did the new nation face? 3How did Hamilton and Jefferson interpret the Constitution differently? 4What did Washington do to secure the West? 5Why did Washington send troops to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?

  20. 6Why did Washington favor neutrality in the conflict between France and Britain? 7What problems did the Jay and Pinckney treaties address? 8Why did Washington oppose political parties? 9What was the XYZ Affair? 10Why did Federalists pass the Alien and Sedition Acts? How did Republicans respond?

  21. PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS source of income for government Economics tariffs Cabinetappointments president’s need for aid and advice Politics disputes with foreign nations doctrine of neutrality Foreign Affairs As settlers move west, they clash with Native Americans. Treaty of Greenville Relations with Native Americans Identifying and Solving Problems Back to Home

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