1. George Washington
Presidential Groups

2. What does this document tell us?

3. 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?

4. Top 10 Presidents Ranked by CSPAN: 2017

5. 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

6. 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?