Paintings of George Washington’s presidential inauguration April 30, 1789 in New York City

1. Ch 9.1 – What domestic policy steps did the leaders of the new Republic take to make the government work? Paintings of George Washington’s presidential inauguration April 30, 1789 in New York City

2. A. George Washington – President #1 I do solemnly swear That I will faithfully execute The Office Of President of the United States, And will, to the best of my ability, Preserve, protect, and defend The Constitution of the United States. 1) Elected in 1789 2) Inaugurated in April 1789 in New York City • 3) Experience: • Was commander-in-chief of Continental Army during American Rev. (1775-1783) • President of Constitutional Convention (1787-1788)

3. Only 2 terms, baby! B. G-Wash’s Precedents 1) Established a Cabinet • Experts that gave advice and helped their departments enforce the nation’s laws 2) Supported neutrality • The US should remain independent from disputes between other nations. 3) Served only 2 terms as president (8 yrs.) • No limit until 22th Amendment (1951)

4. 1) Build a national economy ($$$) A. Hamilton – Secretary of Treasury C. Domestic Policy During G-Wash’s Presidency - Part 1 What nation wanted (Effect) Federal govt pays off debts of states from the American Revolution • How to get it • (Cause) • Whiskey Tax • Protective tariff • Set up a national • bank

5. Supporters of Financial Plan (Yes!) A. Hamilton, J. Adams Supporters were northern businessmen and merchants Thought a strong bank led by the federal gov’t was necessary for the US Called their supporters “Federalists” 2. Opponents of Financial Plan (No!) T. Jefferson, James Madison Feared the plan would only help wealthy citizens Feared the plan would hurt southern and western farmers and tradesmen Feared the federal gov’t would become too powerful Called their supporters “Democratic-Republicans” D. GW’s Domestic Policy - Part 2

6. E. GW’s Domestic Policy – Part 3 • Tax on whiskey (liquor) added to raise money • It upset wheat farmers who made whiskey • Farmers in PA rebelled like in Shays’ Rebellion • Washington sends federal troops to end it • This showed that the Executive could enforce the law Lesson! 5) The Whiskey Rebellionshowed that the federal government worked while following the law of the Constitution.

7. F. 9.1 Exit Ticket – write whole Q & A 1. Which of the following precedents did President Washington set at the beginning of his first term? A He decided to move the nation’s capital to Washington, D.C. B He established the Supreme Court. C He named well-known, talented leaders to head government departments. D He asked the government to repay federal and state debts. 2. Which statement BEST describes a major result of the Whiskey Rebellion? A  The new government halted the production of whiskey. B  People realized that the new government would execute violent protesters. C  The new government proved too weak to respond in times of crisis. D  People realized that the new government would not tolerate violent protests.

8. Ch 9.2 – What foreign policy steps did the leaders of the new Republic take to protect national security?

9. A. G-Wash’s Foreign Policy Part 1 1) In 1789, a revolution broke out in France • Citizens wanted to overthrow an unfair king 2) Two Different American political ideas about the French Revolution: • Dem.-Reps. = American constitutional principles were spreading and popular (They supported it!) • T. Jefferson really supported the Fr. Rev.! • Federalists= Violence was evidence of the dangers of “mob rule” (They rejected it as chaos!) 3) In 1793, French rebels asked for help as they entered a war with England (Britain)

10. B. G-Wash’s Foreign Policy Part 2 1) In response, GW announced the Neutrality Proclamation in 1793. • America would not take sides during a war between Britain and France. (Film) Farewell, USA! 2) Washington’s Farewell Address 1796 (and Advice) • Domestic – avoid political parties • They disrupt political unity • Foreign – avoid military alliances with other countries • Foreign trade is important

11. C. The Impact of G-Wash’s Advice 1) It set American foreign policy on an independent course away from European conflict GW’s Advice (Cause) Avoid foreign military alliances with European nations US Foreign Policy (Effect) US stayed away from European issues and focused on the western hemisphere for next 150 years

12. D. 9.2 Exit Ticket – write whole Q & A 3. All of the following were reasons America wanted to support the French Revolution EXCEPT – A Citizens were rising up against a corrupt king B France had given the United States support against the British C The revolution’s leaders turned increasingly violent D France was the United State’s first ally 4. Which statement BEST expresses President Washington’s beliefs about foreign policy? A  The United States should use force when aiding allies in international disputes. B  The United States should support permanent alliances with other nations. C  The United States should take a more active role in international affairs. D  The United States should remain independent from disputes between other nations.

13. Ch 9.3 – How did political parties get started? JEFFERSON HAMILTON

14. A. Political Parties Emerge (Appear) • Why? – American citizens disagreed about how the new country should be run • How? – Political parties are formed when • Citizens have similar beliefs • Citizens want to make sure the gov’t works according to those beliefs • Who? – Citizens will support candidates for a position in the government if they feel that candidate shares their beliefs

15. B. How did the first 2 parties develop? 1. In the 1790’s T. Jefferson and J. Madison disagreed with the way Alexander Hamilton was running the nation’s economy. 2. T. Jeff. and J. Mad. formed a party called the “Democratic-Republicans.” 3. Alexander Hamilton formed a party called the “Federalists.”

16. 4. 1796 was the first election contested between political parties - John Adams (F) vs. Thomas Jefferson (DR) • Who Won more states? • Where was JA popular? • Where was TJ popular? 5. John Adams (F) won and became the 2nd president.

17. C. 9.3 Exit Ticket – write whole Q & A 5. What did many people fear would happen if political parties formed in the United States? A  G. Washington would have too much control over the nation B  Political divisions would threaten national unity. C  Party leaders would abolish states’ rights. D  Factions would seek to reunite the nation with Britain. 6. How did parties disagree about the issue of gov’t power? A The Fs wanted to make sure the state govts were strong B The D-Rs believed that both the state govts and the national govt should be strong C The Fs believed that both the state and national governments should be weak. D The D-Rs wanted to make sure that the national government did not have too much power

18. CH 9.4 - What lessons can be learned from the second presidency? John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

19. A. Crisis with France in 1796!

20. B. Adams and States’ Rights

21. C. 9.4 Exit Ticket – write whole Q & A 7. Which of the following resulted from the disagreement between President Adams and Hamilton about whether the United States should go to war? A The Republican Party spilt B The Federalist Party split C The Republican Party stopped supporting France D The Federalist Party began supporting France 8. The Alien and Sedition Acts raised all of the following issues EXCEPT? A federalism B states’ rights C right to a fair trial D individual rights