Launching the New Ship of State

1. Launching the New Ship of State George Washington’s Presidency

2. Bell Ringer • The Right Stuff – What characteristics are necessary for a president to have? What characteristics did George Washington possess? Fill in the chart following the directions at the top of the page.

3. Objective • Elaborate on the reasons for skepticism about the new government. • Explain why the French Revolution was a dangerously divisive world event. • Describe how the Federalist-Republican conflict over foreign policy embittered domestic politics.

4. Washington for President • Washington drafted in as president, 1789 • Develops a cabinet including secretary of state, treasury and war • Adopting a Bill of Rights requires a 2/3 vote • Adopts the Judiciary Actto establish the judicial branch

5. Custom Duties • Hamilton urges the government to take on state debts • Congress passes the first tariff prior to Hamilton • The National Bank challenges the Constitution • Provides for… • Enumerated Powers • Implied Powers • “Necessary and Proper Clause” • Elastic Clause

6. Foreign & Domestic Issues • Whiskey Rebellion (PA) brings about a new respect for gov’t • Political parties represent organized opposition to the gov’t • The French Revolution becomes an extension of our revolution • Turns into a world war involving British and Austria • U.S. adopts Neutrality Proclamation

7. Washington’s Farewell Address • Jay’s Treaty comes off as a surrender to Britain • Pickney’s Treaty grants new territory to the U.S. • George Washington’s Farewell Address sets a precedent for future Chief Executives

8. Launching the New Ship of State John Adams Presidency

9. Bell Ringer • Review the precedents set by George Washington. Which of these was the most important standard to set for future presidencies?

10. Objective • Show how the Federalist-Republican conflict over foreign policy embittered domestic policies. • Consider the Adams-Jefferson contest of 1796 in relation to both foreign and domestic-policy disagreements.

11. Adams Becomes President • Campaign was largely about differing personalities • French become upset by Jay’s Treaty, leads to the XYZ Affair • Convention of 1800 annuls our relationship with the French

12. The Federalist Witch Hunt • Congress passes a set of laws to hurt the Anti-Federalists • Alien Laws • Sedition Acts • Jefferson uses the compact theory to draw up the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions • Focus on state’s rights

13. Clash of Political Parties Federalists Democratic-Reps. Led by Thomas Jefferson Rights should be retained to the states Advocated rule of the people Focus on agriculture and manufacturing in U.S. • Led by Alexander Hamilton • Advocated rule by the “best people” • Strong central government • Involved in foreign trade

14. Assignment • Answer the “Great Debate” question at the top of the page by referencing each of the issues stated on the page (front and back). Your response should be 4 paragraphs in length. • Next, you need to answer the questions at the bottom of the page labeled “Questions for Class Discussion.” • All responses are due tomorrow.