 What do you know about George Washington?. EQ: You are going to come up with your own EQ today :::: ))))) Leave at least 3 spaces to fill it in later.

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 What do you know about George Washington?

EQ: You are going to come up with your own EQ today :::: ))))) Leave at least 3 spaces to fill it in later

The 1 st President Read and take notes

The 1 st President  Honest  War hero  Electoral College –(body of electors who represent each state in choosing a president) elected him unanimously  John Adams = V.P.  Martha Washington = First Lady  Republican Motherhood – women play an important role in teaching kids to be good citizens

 Which state has the most electoral college votes?  Which state has the least?  BRAINPOP VIDEO No need to write Just look at map and discuss

FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS – YOU HAVE 15 MINUTES – IF YOU DON’T FINISH, YOU WILL NEED TO FINISH FOR H.W.

1. Mark an O on your state. 2. How many electoral college votes does your state have? 3. Which state has the most electoral college votes? (color this state yellow) 4. Which state has the second most electoral college votes? (color this state red) 5. Which state has the third most electoral college votes? (color this state blue) 6. Which state has the fourth most electoral college votes? (color this state orange) 7. Name a southeastern state that has 15 electoral votes. 8. Name a western state that has 11 electoral votes. 9. Name a New England state that has 3 electoral votes. 10. Name a Midwestern state that has 5 electoral votes.

Organizing the Gov’t. Read and take notes “The first of everything in our situation will serve to establish a precedent.” –Washington

Precedent – the first of something which serves as an example later on 1st Cabinet: Hamilton – Sec. of Treasury Jefferson – Sec. of State Knox – Sec. of War Osgood – Postmaster General Randolph – Attorney General Judiciary Act 1789 = created the 3 levels of courts

Americans’ Expectations of Gov’t. Read and take notes

Americans’ Expectations of Gov’t.  High  Improved trade  Protection  Keep economy stable  Farmers wants:  Fair tax laws  To settle in the west  For gov’t. to stay out of their daily lives  Merchants wants:  Help w/businesses  Simple trade laws  Protection from foreign competitors  NYC = first U.S. capital  Large population  Represented the spirit of the nation  Good economy  Lots of trade and business  Vibrant city  1792 = Wall Street/Stock Exchange

 Be sure to write your answers by restating the questions.  You will be graded on your writing