2. THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN IDOL
Aim: What challenges did George Washington face as the first President of the US?
1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

4. 1792 Election Results (16 states in the Union)
George Washington
Virginia
Federalist
132
97.8%
John Adams
Massachusetts 77
57.0%
George Clinton
New York
Democratic-Republican 50
37.0%
Thomas Jefferson 4
3.0%
Aaron Burr 1
0.7%
Electoral Votes Not Cast
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----- 6
4.4%
Total Number of Electors
132
Total Electoral Votes Cast
264
Number of Votes for a Majority 67

5. 1792 Election Results

6. The Inauguration (Hollywood Style)

7. An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.
What is a precedent?
An act or decision that sets an example for others to follow.
In other words, Washington had to set an example for future presidents
1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

8. Secretary of State- Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of Treasury- Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of War- Henry Knox
Attorney General-Edmund Randolph
1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

9. Step 1: He set up a cabinet- a group of people that
helped him & gave him advice.
1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

11. System of district courts & circuit courts across nation
The Federal Court System
System of district courts & circuit courts across nation
1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

12. Establishing the Court System
Judiciary Act of 1789
1789- Judiciary Act- called for one Supreme Court Justice & five Associate Justices
John Jay- 1st Supreme Court Justice
Created uniform federal court system
Federal courts had the power to reverse state decisions
Strong and independent judicial system

13. THE NEW ECONOMY

15. 1. The National Debt
The total amount of money a government & individual states owe to others
Bonds- the way a govt borrows money-
a certificate that promises to repay money loaned plus interest on a certain date

16. REPAY THE BONDS?????

17. Hamilton’s Plan To Reduce the Debt
Repay federal & state debts
Buy up all bonds
Issue new bonds to pay off old ones
As economy got better- bonds would be paid off
Set up the Bank of the United States.

18. Southern Opposition “ Hey, I didn’t borrow much money.”
Virginia had paid off her debt

19. Compromise and a Capital

20. 2. The Role of the National Bank
Issue paper money- single form of $
Deposit tax money in the bank
Use money to make loans to farmers & businesses
This would help economic growth of the new nation

22. Opposition to the Bank Jefferson and Madison
Constitution did not give anyone power to create a bank
Washington said “YES” to Bank

23. 3. The Tariff Tax on foreign goods
Meant to help American manufacturers by making their goods cheaper

24. Opposition (against) to the Tariff
Factory owners in the north- liked tariff
Farmers in the south- NO-they often traded with foreign countries.

26. Lesson 2 Early Challenges in the Nation
Whiskey Rebellion
West

27. Congress Raises Money With A Tax on Liquor
Backcountry farmers grew corn & converted it to whiskey – easier to haul and sell
Western Farmers in Pennsylvania went wild…..

28. Farmers Rebel
Whiskey Rebellion

29. How did Washington respond?
Washington stayed strong - quickly sent the army to put down the rebellion.
This showed the strength of Washington & the new government.
1SS-E17. Describe the aspirations, ideals, and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, with emphasis on:
PO 3. the contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the Constitution, including George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

30. Native Americans Settlers ignore treaties Fighting
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Land is surrendered
Treaty of Greenville

31. How did the First Administration create its Foreign Policy?

32. Foreign Policy Issue #1 The French Revolution
Support for war- divided as Reign of Terror begins
Jefferson- supports French but condemned the killing of the King & Queen

33. Foreign Issue 2 VS Britain and France- at war
Britain seize 250 American ships- 1793
Many Americans called for war!!!! VS

34. Which Side Does the US take?
Neither
Washington issues the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793
Forbade Americans from helping either France or England
The US would remain neutral- not take sides

35. Neutrality Proclamation of 1793- stated US would not support either side in the war.

36. What is impressment?
British - board US ships and force American sailors to join the British Navy.
Outrages Americans

37. Washington’s Solution Jay’s Treaty
Britain must pay for damages to ships
Britain must give up forts in the West
Says nothing about impressment
Did nothing to protect rights of neutral ships.

38. Pinckney’s Treaty

39. Washington’s Farewell Address -warned against getting involved in foreign problems:
“ Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world. . . The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is. . . to have with them as little political connection as possible.”

40. After 8 years I can now go home to Mount Vernon!!!! It’s all yours……
John…..

42. So long George……