George Washington The End of an Era

If you were writing a resume for Washington, what would you include?

Daily Goals 14: Determine the accomplishments of Washington as our first President 14a: Analyze Washington’s Farewell Address and the advice he gives in it. 15: Predict the issues that having a President and VP from different parties may have

Go Over Homework

US has a functioning Federal Government Judiciary Act of 1789 Creates a supreme court with 6 justices Creates several lower courts . Purpose is to hear appeals from state courts Who is the first Chief Justice? What precedents did Washington set?

The Economy is Improving Turn To Your Partner - Give three reason’s the economy improved during Washington’s presidency.

Washington Avoids War On Your Own - How did he do this?

Britain leave forts in the NW Treaty of Paris. Jay Treaty – TTYP – What was the Jay treaty and how was it received?

Republicans vs. Federalists The Election of 1796 Republicans vs. Federalists

The Candidates John Adams Thomas Jefferson

What issues may surface with Adams as President and Jefferson as VP?

The Candidates Barack Obama Mitt Romney

12th Amendment Prior to the 12th Amendment… After the 12th Amendment…

Jefferson’s letter to Adams 28 Oct. 1813 I have thus stated my opinion on a point on which we differ, not with a view to controversy, for we are both too old to change opinions which are the result of a long life of inquiry and reflection; but on the suggestion of a former letter of yours, that we ought not to die before we have explained ourselves to each other. We acted in perfect harmony thro' a long and perilous contest for our liberty and independence. A constitution has been acquired which, tho neither of us think perfect, yet both consider as competent to render our fellow-citizens the happiest and the securest on whom the sun has ever shone. If we do not think exactly alike as to it's imperfections, it matters little to our country which, after devoting to it long lives of disinterested labor, we have delivered over to our successors in life, who will be able to take care of it, and of themselves.

Thomas Jefferson’s Letter to John Adams Read the Letter together. TTYP – What conclusion do you think both Jefferson and Adams had reached concerning the events occurring during their years of public service? TTYP – Think about how their relationship changed during the course of their lives

Daily Goals Revisited 14: Determine the accomplishment of Washington as our first President 15: Predict the issues that having a President and VP from different parties may have