George Washington Presidential Groups
What does this document tell us?
Aim: Should Washington be considered a “great” President? Key Terms: Precedent Neutrality Whiskey Rebellion Federal Supremacy of Law Assumption (take on all state war debt) Jay’s Treaty Appellate – supreme courts review of trial court/lower court cases, decided based on Constitutional issues or procedural issues in the case. Essential Questions: What criteria should we use to evaluate the President? Was Washington a great president? Provide evidence. Which factors did you take into account when considering your rating?
Top 10 Presidents Ranked by CSPAN: 2017 https://www.c-span.org/presidentsurvey2017/
How is each President rated?? Using these Characteristics: Public Persuasion Crisis Leadership Economic Management Moral Authority International Relations Administrative Skills Relations with Congress Vision/Setting An Agenda Pursued Equal Justice For All Performance Within Context of Times
TEAM INSTRUCTIONS Every team member will receive one portfolio worksheet to fill out. Read your assigned document. Use the information in the document to complete the portfolio worksheet. Share information with your group so everyone can fill in their portfolios worksheets. Watch film to add more important information. Which Presidential Characteristics from the CSPAN chart apply to Washington?? Was Washington a great President?