Understanding Washington’s Presidency

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Understanding Washington’s Presidency 1 Understanding Washington’s Presidency

Problems and solutions How did George Washington resolve problems the United States faced between 1787-1797? Problems and solutions

New Government/New position Debt Whiskey Rebellion Problems New Government/New position Debt Whiskey Rebellion Farmers in NW Territories/Missisippi River French Revolution/War between France & Britain Jay’s Treaty Advice to future presidents

How will President Washington organize his cabinet? How will the Supreme Court be organized?

New Government & New Position Cabinet created Thomas Jefferson – Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton – Secretary of the Treasury Judiciary Act of 1789 Supreme Court – 1 Chief Justice, 5 Associate Justices John Jay – Chief Justice

How does President Washington solve the debt problem? Why were the federal and state debts so high?

Debt US in debt from Revolutionary Hamilton’s Plan South and North Borrowed money by issuing bonds Hamilton’s Plan Pay off government’s debts in FULL Create a stable economic system for the US Raise government revenue through tariffs Create a Bank of the United States

Part of Hamilton’s plan caused the Whiskey Rebellion.

Whiskey Rebellion Tax placed on Whiskey Farmers converted Corn  whiskey. $$$$$ Tax sharply reduced income; many refused to pay it; thousands marched in protest Washington sends in army to put down rebellion in Pennsylvania Demonstrates U.S. government will not tolerate violence Showed Washington’s leadership qualities

Problem in the Northwest Territory. What problem would farmers encounter here? How would Washington solve this problem?

Farmers in NW Territory/Mississippi River

Problem in NW Territory Pinckney's Treaty (1795) Established clear borders with Spain’s territory U.S. tax-free storage of goods at New Orleans

Problem because of France and Britain What is foreign policy?

England and France at war France helped United States win independence France & England England and France at war France helped United States win independence Both are trading partners Washington decided to remain neutral

Problem with Great Britain & Jay’s Treaty

Merchants wanted British West Indies reopened to American trade England British were: seizing American ships occupying forts in U.S. territory forcing American sailors into British service confiscated 250 merchant ships in 1793-1794. Merchants wanted British West Indies reopened to American trade Vague boundary with Canada

What advice did Washington give in his final address?

Gave advice to the nation Do not form political parties Washington’s Advice Gave advice to the nation Do not form political parties They will weaken/divide the nation Do not form alliances with other countries Could work against the interest of America or drag America into their conflicts

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