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Washington’s Presidency & New Challenges

Launching the New Nation. Washington’s Presidency & New Challenges. 1792 Election Results (16 states in the Union). 1792 Election Results. The Supreme Court & Washington’s (1789-1797) Cabinet. Judiciary Act of 1789 est. the Supreme Court, federal circuit & district courts

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Washington’s Presidency & New Challenges

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  1. Launching the New Nation Washington’s Presidency & New Challenges

  2. 1792 Election Results (16 states in the Union)

  3. 1792 Election Results

  4. The Supreme Court & Washington’s (1789-1797) Cabinet • Judiciary Act of 1789 est. the Supreme Court, • federal circuit & district courts • also allowed state court decisions to be appealed • to a federal court 1. Secretary of State (foreign affairs) – Thomas Jefferson 2. Secretary of Treasury (manage finances)– Alexander Hamilton 3. Secretary of War (military matters) – Henry Knox

  5. Hamilton: Federalist Strong fed. Gov’t Republic led by well-educated elite Loose interpretation Supported Nat’l bank Econ based on shipping & manufact. Supporters: Mostly Northerners- landowners, investors, lawyers Jefferson: Democratic- Republican St. & Fed. Gov’ts share pwr Democracy of virtuous farmers & traders Strict interpretation Nat’l Bank = unconstitutional Econ based on farming Supporters: Mostly Southerners- “plain people” (farmers, tradespeople) Jefferson vs. Hamilton… the beginning of political parties

  6. C. Problems Collecting Taxes? 1. The Whiskey Rebellion 1794 a. Penn. Whiskey manufacturers refused to pay tax • Attacked tax collectors, created violence b. Feds sent 13,000 troops to stop rebellion c. 1st use of armed force to assert federal authority

  7. D. International Issues 1. 1793: Britain & France at war a. Washington stays neutral 2. Pinckney’s Treaty (1795) w/ Spain a. U.S. gets more land (not Florida yet!) b. U.S. get access to port of New Orleans & the Mighty Mississippi! What should I do? No! Help us! Help us!

  8. B. Drama in the Cabinet! What does “implied powers” mean? Explain the difference in opinion about the national bank.

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