1. Understanding Washington’s Presidency1
Understanding Washington’s Presidency

2. Problems and solutions
How did George Washington resolve problems the United States faced between ?
Problems and solutions

3. New Government/New position Debt Whiskey Rebellion
Problems
New Government/New position
Debt
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers in NW Territories/Missisippi River
French Revolution/War between France & Britain
Jay’s Treaty
Advice to future presidents

4. How will President Washington organize his cabinet?
How will the Supreme Court be organized?

5. New Government & New Position
Cabinet created
Thomas Jefferson – Secretary of State
Alexander Hamilton – Secretary of the Treasury
Judiciary Act of 1789
Supreme Court – 1 Chief Justice, 5 Associate Justices
John Jay – Chief Justice

6. How does President Washington solve the debt problem?
Why were the federal and state debts so high?

8. Debt US in debt from Revolutionary Hamilton’s Plan South and North
Borrowed money by issuing bonds
Hamilton’s Plan
Pay off government’s debts in FULL
Create a stable economic system for the US
Raise government revenue through tariffs
Create a Bank of the United States

9. Part of Hamilton’s plan caused the Whiskey Rebellion.

10. Whiskey Rebellion
Tax placed on Whiskey
Farmers converted Corn  whiskey. $$$$$
Tax sharply reduced income; many refused to pay it; thousands marched in protest
Washington sends in army to put down rebellion in Pennsylvania
Demonstrates U.S. government will not tolerate violence
Showed Washington’s leadership qualities

11. Problem in the Northwest Territory.
What problem would farmers encounter here?
How would Washington solve this problem?

12. Farmers in NW Territory/Mississippi River

13. Problem in NW Territory
Pinckney's Treaty (1795)
Established clear borders with Spain’s territory
U.S. tax-free storage of goods at New Orleans

14. Problem because of France and Britain
What is foreign policy?

15. England and France at war France helped United States win independence
France & England
England and France at war
France helped United States win independence
Both are trading partners
Washington decided to remain neutral

16. Problem with Great Britain
&
Jay’s Treaty

17. Merchants wanted British West Indies reopened to American trade
England
British were:
seizing American ships
occupying forts in U.S. territory
forcing American sailors into British service
confiscated 250 merchant ships in
Merchants wanted British West Indies reopened to American trade
Vague boundary with Canada

18. What advice did Washington give in his final address?

19. Gave advice to the nation Do not form political parties
Washington’s Advice
Gave advice to the nation
Do not form political parties
They will weaken/divide the nation
Do not form alliances with other countries
Could work against the interest of America or drag America into their conflicts

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