1. Warm-Up
It is The Constitution has finally been ratified. Our nation has had its first presidential election. George Washington has been chosen.
What are three major problems that you think the new nation will face? What could happen to the country if these challenges are not solved?
Which one of these problems should President Washington focus on first? Why?

2. Quote of the Day
Failure and success are not final.

3. Where are we in American History?

12. Now what?

13. More Problems!

15. Unit 6: The New Republic: 1789-1824 pg. 49

16. The New Republic IB Learner profiles Big Focuses Thinker Balanced
The first five presidents, from George Washington to James Monroe set a strong foundation for the country.
The United States fought Great Britain, enlarged its territory, added political parties, and started to grow as a successful new country.
How did the foreign policy of the USA change during this time period?
What precedents were set?

17. Today’s Objective (20) Team Haughton’s 2020 Diamonds will be able to:
8.5A: Describe the major domestic problems facing the new nation

18. Problems of the new rEpublic pg. 51
Unit 6: The New Republic

19. Domestic Problem
Description
1. Maintain national security
Ensure we are not attacked by another country

20. Domestic Problem
Description
2. Rebuild a military
Ensure we can protect ourselves

21. Domestic Problem
Description
3. Create a stable economic system
Coin money
Create taxes
Ensure country has money

22. Domestic Problem
Description
4. Set up the court system
Make sure justice is served

23. Domestic Problem
Description
5. Define the authority of the central government
Figure out the actual jobs of each part of the government

24. Close yo’ book…Let’s Talk…
What were the five domestic problems?

25. Stop & Jot
The most critical (important) domestic problem facing the United States when the country started was __________________ because …
President Washington must solve this problem because…

26. Turn & Talk
Which domestic problem was the most serious in your opinion?
What happens if these problems are not solved?

27. Bringing it back…
Which domestic problem was the most critical at the time? Why?
Add on
Disagree
Ask a question

28. Linking it to today… What are some domestic problems we have today?
How are they similar or different to the ones faced by the new nation in the 1790s?

29. Swag Tip of the Day

30. Independent Practice Who was the first president of the USA?
What is a domestic problem?
You are the new president. Which domestic problem do you focus on the most? The least? Why?
Did you change your thoughts after our discussion? Who or what made you change your mind?
Make a poster illustrating (describing) the five domestic problems that the U.S. faced in 1789
You may add one or two problems we face today (EXTRA CREDIT)
Add color
Best ones will be hung up
Sub-par ones will be torn up

31. Homework
Finish poster