1. Problems Faced during the Early Republic
: First Five Presidents
WARM UP: Review your notes from yesterday. Quiz each other on the facts from the Early Republic Era.

2. I can describe five problems the early republic faced
At the end of class you will answer five quiz questions for a grade.
Quick Review
Who were the first five presidents?
Washington And Jefferson get Mad on Mondays
What two events happened in 1803?
Why is Marbury vs. Madison an important court case?
Who fought in the War of 1812?

3. Five Problems faced During the Early Republic
Notes
Domestic Issues & Policies
Maintaining National Security
Building a Military
Creating a stable economic system
Setting up the court system
Defining the branches of government

4. 1. Maintaining National Security and 2. Building a military
The Whiskey Rebellion (p )
What was it?
When did it happen?
What happened as a result of it?
XYZ Affair (p.270)
Notes
Discuss key terms: national; security.
Students will read in book or online to answer the guiding questions. Write notes in journal.
President George Washington
President John Adams

5. 3. Creating a Stable Economic System
Notes
Alexander Hamilton (Federalist) (p.260, 261, 262)
Served with Washington as Secretary of Treasury
Wanted to take on debt
Wanted a national bank
Wanted protective tariffs
Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)
Served with Washington as Secretary of State
Opposed a stronger federal or national government
Stronger national government
Read sections “Financial Problems” “Hamilton’s Plan” “Compromise Results” all of page 262.
Watch Video to 3:55.
President George Washington

6. I can describe five problems the early republic faced
National Security and Stronger Military
(1) Describe the Whiskey Rebellion.
(2) Describe the XYZ Affair.
(3) Creating a Stable Economy
What did Alexander Hamilton want to do? Who opposed him?
THINK – PAIR – SHARE (This could also be done in groups of 5.)
In pairs, number students (1,2) and (3). The (1,2) students will discuss problems 1 and 2. The (3) students will discuss problem 3. Share as a class.

7. 4. Setting up the court system
Notes
4. Setting up the court system
Judiciary Act of (p.259)
Federal court system was set up.
Judges
Constitution is the highest law and must be followed
Judicial branch decides what is constitutional
Marbury v. Madison (p.281)
President George Washington
President Thomas Jefferson

8. 5. Defining the branches of government
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
President’s Cabinet? Not in the constitution.
States Rights? Can Congress create laws that limit what states can do? “Necessary and Proper”
Louisiana Purchase? Can the president purchase land?
The first five presidents set examples for others.
What laws violate states rights? How powerful can the federal government be?
The cabinet is not mentioned in the constitution, but Washington created one, and every president since has had one.
Can a president purchase land? The constitution doesn’t say so, but Jefferson did. Jefferson paid France $15 million.
Judiciary Act of 1789
Marbury v. Madison 1803

9. I can describe five problems the early republic faced
(4) Setting up the court system
Describe the Judiciary Act of 1789.
Describe the results of Marbury v. Madison (1803).
(5) Defining the branches of government
Describe some of the issues that had to be determined.
THINK – PAIR – SHARE (This could also be done in groups of 5.)
In pairs, number students (4) and (5). The (1,2) students will discuss problems 1 and 2. The (3) students will discuss problem 3. Share as a class.

10. QUIZ GAME I can describe five problems the early republic faced.
TRUE OR FALSE. You might have to explain your answer.

11. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
A characteristic of the Early Republic Era is the closing of the national bank.

12. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
A characteristic of the Early Republic Era is the use of protective tariffs.

13. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
In 1812, the United States doubled in size.

14. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
Some problems during the Early Republic Era ( ) were
Defining the authority of the national government;
Maintaining national security; and
Creating a stable economy.

15. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
In 1794, the Whiskey Rebellion threatened national security, so President Washington led U.S. troops to stop the riot.

16. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
During the Washington administration, The Judiciary Act established judicial review.

17. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
Thomas Jefferson would have supported a national bank.

18. QUIZ GAME: Five Problems in Early Republic
Alexander Hamilton would reject the expansion of states’ rights.

19. FIVE QUESTION QUIZ
Problems during

20. The first Secretary of State #1
The first Secretary of State
Said, “The support of state governments and all their rights.”
The third President of the United States
Who am I?

21. #2
The Early Republic Era is from The timeline shows three different eras. During which of the timeline’s eras was the Louisiana Purchase?

22. What was a result of the Judiciary Act of 1789? #3
What was a result of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
A war between Britain and the U.S. began.
The supreme court gained impeachment power.
The federal court system was set up.

23. A war with a foreign power. Stronger state governments. #4
Which issue would be supported by a Democratic-Republican, but rejected by a Federalist?
A war with a foreign power.
Stronger state governments.
A strong business culture.

24. They cause foreign goods to be more expensive than domestic goods.#5
Why would Hamilton’s protective tariffs be good for United States businesses?
They cause foreign goods to be more expensive than domestic goods.
They allow Americans to buy foreign products.
They allow businesses to borrow more money.

25. RECAP Notes Domestic Issues & Policies Maintaining National Security
Building a Military
Creating a stable economic system
Setting up the court system
Defining the branches of government