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Warm Up What were Washington’s group of advisors called?
After the Constitution was ratified, The Electoral College elected Washington unanimously as the first president in 1789 and again in the 1792 election. He chose Jefferson and Hamilton to lead his cabinet, or group of advisors. John Adams, who came in 2nd in the election became the 1st Vice-President. What were Washington’s group of advisors called? How was the Vice President chosen then? What political party did George Washington belong to?
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America’s First Political Parties
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George Washington Dept of State Treasury Department Dept of War
Headed by Thomas Jefferson Headed by Alexander Hamilton Dept of War Headed by Henry Knox
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Leaders… John Adams Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton James Madison
Federalists Democratic-Republicans John Adams Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson James Madison
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View of the Constitution…
Federalists Democratic-Republicans Strong central government Loose view of Constitution Weak central government Strict view of Constitution
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Foreign Policy… Pro-British Pro-French
Federalists Democratic-Republicans Pro-British Pro-French
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Domestic Policy… National bank High tariffs Favor business
Federalists Democratic-Republicans National bank High tariffs Favor business No national bank Oppose tariffs Favor agriculture
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Supporters… Southern farmers Frontier settlers
Federalists Democratic-Republicans Northern businessmen Bankers Southern farmers Frontier settlers
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Military Policy… Small peacetime army Large peacetime army
Federalists Democratic-Republicans Large peacetime army Small peacetime army
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