DO NOW Compare and contrast George Washington’s Presidency to that of John Adams. How are they similar? How are they different? What type of precedent do you think John Adams set for the presidency after his term in office?
Why do people disagree? What happens when people disagree?
SENTENCE STARTERS I believe that… I understand your point, but… I would like to point out…. I disagree with you because…. I respect your opinion. However… I would like you to clarify…. I am confused because….. I agree because….
Political Parties
Power in the Government
Power in Government Democratic Republicans – States are closer to the people and can make better decisions Federalists – Federal Gov. can make laws to help the country grow and succeed
Leadership
Federalists – Country is complicated, leave it to educated experts Democratic Republicans – Common people know their needs, leave it to the voters
Bank
Federalists – Bank can help the government lower our National Debt Democratic Republicans – Federal bank is not in Constitution. State Banks would be more effective.
Economy
Federalists – Trade and industry will make a strong country Democratic Republicans – A nation of small farmers is the best way to go
Economy / North v. South Federalists – North trading Democratic Republicans – South farming
Constitution
Elastic clause – Part of Constitution that said Congress can make “necessary and proper” laws –Federalists wanted a loose interpretation of the elastic clause (more laws) –Dem-Republicans wanted a strict interpretation of the elastic clause (fewer laws)
Tariff (a tax on imports and exports)
Tariffs Federalists – Made people buy American and raised money for the Federal Gov. Democratic Republicans – Business should be trading farm products, foreigners don’t support the tariff.
Foreign Relations Think about Jay’s Treaty…
Foreign Relations Federalists – Connect to British –Favored Jay’s Treaty –Peace and neutrality to grow the US Dem-Republicans – Connect to French –Jefferson supported French Revolution –Jefferson lived in France as an ambassador
QUOTE A “ All communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are the rich and well born; the other, the mass of people…. The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to the first class a….permanent share in the government….they therefore will ever maintain good government”
QUOTE A “ALEXANDER HAMILTON”
QUOTE B “Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government.”
QUOTE B “THOMAS JEFFERSON”
QUOTE C “The small landowners are the most precious part of the state.”
QUOTE C “THOMAS JEFFERSON”
QUOTE D “It must be by this time evident to all men….that {the Articles of Confederation} is a system so radically vicious and unsound as to admit….an entire change.”
QUOTE D “ALEXANDER HAMILTON”
QUOTE E “The superiority….enjoyed by nations that have….perfected a branch of industry, constitutes a…..formidable obstacle.”
QUOTE E “ALEXANDER HAMILTON”
QUOTE F “I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground-that all powers not delegated [given] to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states, or to the people….”
QUOTE F “THOMAS JEFFERSON”
QUOTE G “The powers contained in a constitution…ought to be construed liberally in advancement of the public good.”
QUOTE G “ALEXANDER HAMILTON”
QUOTE H “I am not among those who fear the people. They, not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.”
QUOTE H “THOMAS JEFFERSON”