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Washington & Congress

Learn about the creation of the U.S. government under Washington & Congress, including the Cabinet, Hamilton's financial plan, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the rise of political parties. Understand the split between Federalists and Republicans, and decide where you would stand in history! Discover how the country's early foundations shaped modern political landscapes.

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Washington & Congress

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  1. Washington & Congress Ch. 6.1 Page 210

  2. A New Government • Creating it- • Cabinet • BoR • Financing it- • James Madison’s Plan • Tariff of 1789 • Popcorn p. 211 • Alexander Hamilton’s Plan • Bonds • Popcorn p. 212 • Bank of the US • Popcorn p. 212

  3. Whiskey Rebellion • Hamilton encouraged Congress to tax the manufacture of whiskey • Western farmers were mad • Rebellion began • Farmers harassed tax collectors • ^^ stopped court proceedings • ^^ robbed the mail • ^^ destroyed stills of those who paid the tax • Washington sent 15,000 troops to end the rebellion; it ended without a fight • Some people were scared bc the gov used its troops against its own civilians

  4. Let’s Party! The Rise of Political Parties Why do you think they started?

  5. Political Parties • The debate over Hamilton’s financial program split Congress into groups • The first political parties: • Federalists- • Hamilton’s supporters • Republicans • Hamilton’s opponents • Led by Madison and Jefferson • Democratic Republicans, called Republicans • Later known as Democrats • Today’s Republican party is a different party

  6. Competing National Visions • See chart on. 214

  7. Exit Question • Would you have been a Federalist or Democratic Republican? • Why?

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