The Constitution at Work 1789-1816 *Who were the first Presidents under the Constitution? *What does “unwritten Constitution” mean? *What issues threatened.

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The Constitution at Work *Who were the first Presidents under the Constitution? *What does “unwritten Constitution” mean? *What issues threatened our country in its early years?

I.Washington A. Unwritten Constitution= PRECEDENTS 1. Cabinet (4 offices) 2. Political parties form (Federalists & Democratic-Republicans) 3. Lobbying 4. 2 term limit for President

B. Domestic Issues 1. Hamilton’s financial plan promotes economic stability a) Excise tax b) National bank c) Assumption of state debts ** Debates over the constitutionality of this plan leads to the formation of the first political parties 2. Whiskey Rebellion leads to use of federal troops against the citizens

C. Foreign Issues 1. French Revolution Should we get involved? Who do we support? 2. Neutrality Proclamation 3. Jay’s Treaty (with Britain) 4. Pinckney’s Treaty (with Spain)

Do Now: Summarize and describe Washington’s Presidency. Was it a success or failure? Be sure to cite evidence.

II. John Adams A. First peaceful transfer of power in the federal government B. Continues Washington’s Federalist tone C. Domestic Issues 1. Alien & Sedition Acts 2. Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions (Doctrine of Nullification) D. Foreign Issues 1. French Revolution 2. XYZ Affair

Do Now: Evaluate Adam’s Presidency. Success or failure? *cite evidence!

III. Thomas Jefferson A. First peaceful transfer of power BETWEEN political parties B. Won the first contested election (which lead to the ratification of the 12 th Amendment) C. Domestic Issues 1. Marshall Court establishes the power of the Judicial Branch 2. Louisiana Purchase D. Used a new economic tool in foreign affairs…the EMBARGO

IV. James Madison A. Asks Congress for the first declaration of war in 1812 (against the British) B. Causes 1. Support of Indian Attacks on Settlers ( ) 2. Southerners want Florida 3. Impressment (1805) 4. Interference of trade (1809) 5. War Hawks want to expel Britain from North America (1811)

HW: Test Monday Do Now: List as many constitutional issues during this unit as possible.

C. War ends with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in 1815 D. Effects 1. nationalism spreads 2. Need for strong military 3. Ends Federalist Party (Hartford Convention) 4. Put down Native resistance 5. Americans settle in Florida

1.Who were the first Presidents under the Constitution? under the Constitution? 2. What does “unwritten Constitution” mean? 3. What issues threatened our country in its early years?