Essential Question: How were the major achievements and policies of the Washington Administration guided by the political, economic, & diplomatic context of the 18th Century? Basically, what is “Common Sense?” Who is Thomas Paine & how did he influence the Washington Administration?

Age of Washington I. 1789 Elected President A. Unanimous vote B. Last action of the Continental Congress

C. John Adams chosen as Vice President II. Washington’s role as 1st President A. Set the standard for all future Presidents

B. Precedent- knew he would set the legal and moral guidelines

III. Major Accomplishments A. Established Presidential Cabinet B. Attempted to pay off national debt & restore credit of the USA

C. Avoided foreign wars D. Put down small rebellions

IV. Farewell address Urged: A. National Unity B. Neutrality C. Avoid sectional conflicts