1. Expanding the National Government
The Federalist Era
Expanding the National Government

2. Washington Video

3. Starter – October 6th
How was the government structure under the Constitution different than under the Articles of Confederation?

4. Review Constitutional Convention George Washington first president
Wrote new Constitution
Articles of Confederation thrown out
It was too weak, ineffective
Great Compromise by Roger Sherman was agreed upon
2 house Senate and House of Representatives based on Constitution
Issue of Representation was the key issue, big vs. small states
Compromise!

5. Were We Really the Land of Liberty?
Who Could Vote
Who Could Not Vote
Men
White
Owned land
Women
Slaves
American Indians
Men of any race who did not own land

6. The First Political Parties
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
Supported strong central gov’t and ratification of Constitution
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Loose interpretation of Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
Supported farmers (agrarian society)
Supported people’s rights
Had a Bill of Rights added to Constitution
Feared a powerful central gov’t
Strict interpretation of Constitution

7. Jefferson’s Opinion of George Washington
“He was incapable of fear, meeting personal dangers with the calmest unconcern. Perhaps the strongest feature in his character was prudence, never acting until every circumstance, every consideration, was maturely weighed; refraining if he saw a doubt, but when once decided, going through with his purpose, whatever obstacles opposed.”

8. George Washington
Easily elected president (well known from Revolutionary War-eased people’s tension about having a president), Adams would be vice president
Leadership at Constitutional Convention
Integrity
Faced several internal crises during his term

9. Washington’s Cabinet Alexander Hamilton: Secretary of Treasury (money)
Thomas Jefferson: Secretary of State (foreign affairs)
Henry Knox: Secretary of War
There was much conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson

10. Alexander Hamilton Federalist
Wanted to increase commerce and industry and raise revenue ($$)
Established the Federal Bank (BUS)
Excise tax on whiskey
Paid state debts
Created tension between the North and South
Moved capital to Washington DC from NYC

11. The Whiskey Rebellion First major show of Federal Authority, Force
Congress passed excise tax on whiskey in 1791 to pay off national debt
Pennsylvania farmers who couldn’t pay the tax rebelled
fights broke out between rebels and Federal officers, shots fired
Washington personally commanded nearly 13,000 troops to shut down the rebellion
First major show of Federal Authority, Force
Washington WOULD see that the laws were executed
set a precedent that U.S. citizens who wished to change the law had to do so peacefully through constitutional means

12. The Whiskey Rebellion
Washington personally commanded nearly 13,000 troops to shut down the rebellion
Most Rebels fled without battle
Washington captured 20
First major show of Federal Authority, Force
Washington WOULD see that the laws were executed
set a precedent that U.S. citizens who wished to change the law had to do so peacefully through constitutional means

13. Political Party Brochure & Research
3 visuals representing parties
A brief history of the party.
At least 5 political positions of each party.
Prominent Leaders of each party.
Why a person should join that party.
Color!
Separate Sheet
How and why political parties developed
5 characteristics of a political party
How political parties have evolved over time
At least half a page
For bonus (+5): List political parties that have been formed, but did not last
Whiskey Rebellion Comic Strip
Divided your paper into 6 squares.
Use the squares to retell the story of the Whiskey Rebellion.
Captions and illustrations in each square.

14. Major Events During Washington’s Presidency
Battle of Fallen Timbers (1794) the American army defeats a confederation of Indians over tension in the Northwest Territory.
Treaty of Greenville (1795) 12 tribes cede much of present-day Ohio and Indiana to the U.S. government.

15. Major Events During Washington’s Presidency
The French Revolution ( ) the French people overthrow the French monarchy by executing King Louis XVI.
Neutrality – the U.S. would not side with any European country in wartime.

16. Early Treaties Jay’s Treaty Pinckney’s Treaty
Helped to prevent war between US and Britain and eliminated British threats to our security
US was given rights to the Mississippi River by the Spanish

17. Judicial System
Each state had its own customs in local courts and feared setting up a powerful judicial system that would overpower them
Result----Judiciary Act of 1789: a federal district court would be established in each state and operate according to local traditions (but the Supreme Court would have final jurisdiction)

18. Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington chose to step down after two terms in office ( )
His farewell address is his most famous speech
Warns of political party divisions
Political Unity was key to success
Warns about dangers of foreign entanglement
No permanent friends or foes
Morality in government
Religion is instrumental

19. Pair and Share
Should we have listened to George Washington’s advice and stayed clear of alliances, foreign entanglements and affairs?

20. John Adams Federalist 2nd President
XYZ Affair: French diplomats required payment to talk with US diplomats
Marbury v. Madison: judicial review
Midnight Judges: Adams appoints Federalist judges to Supreme Court to make it difficult for Thomas Jefferson who was coming in after he went out of office
Alien and Sedition Acts: Said that people could not criticize the gov’t (limited freedom of speech) and limited immigration
Antifederalists were angry!
Antifederalists passed the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions: affirmed the theory of nullification which said states could nullify unfair laws