1. FOCUS Turn in your learning Log
Quiz on the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution!
3.2
1) Frayer model
2) Think Pair Share (weakest/articles)
3) Cause and effect (Shay’s Rebellion)
4) Twitter
5) Summary
3.3
6) Activating = list of weaknesses
7) Frayer
8) event summary
9) Twitter
10) Summary

2. Unit 3: Political and Economic Conflict
Lesson 3.4: Washington and Congress

3. Activating
List as many of the “freedoms” guaranteed in the Bill of Rights as you can. What is the historical significance of the Bill of Rights?

4. Frayer / Precedence

5. WASHINGTON AND CONGRESS

6. SETTING THE STAGE
President Washington and the First Congress had to decide how to make the new government function effectively. The conflicting philosophies of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton became the basis for two new political parties.

7. CREATING A NEW GOVERNMENT
Washington’s task, and the task of congress, was to turn the words of the constitution into effective government
In 1789 congress created:
Department of State = Thomas Jefferson
Department of Treasury = Alexander Hamilton
Department of War =Henry Knox
The office of the Attorney General = Edmund Randolph
These men became to be known as the Cabinet, a group of advisors to the president.
Washington met regularly w/ cabinent…setting a precedent for future presidents!
Congress also passed the Judiciary Act of 1789 established 13 district courts, 3 Courts of Appeal, and the Supreme Court.

8. FINANCING THE GOVERNMENT
Government must have money to operate!
James Madison’s plan = Tariff of 1789 = angered southerners (the beginning of a lot of hate)
Hamilton believed the government must be able to borrow money and tax= creditors, bankers, and merchants would have a stake in success of government= North prospers again
Debate raged between north and south leads to compromise =
Hamiltons plan passes
Capital moves from New York City to District of Columbia in south

9. AP 1: Think Pair Share
Why does Hamilton believe the government must be able to borrow money?

10. THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
Hamilton argues the need for a bank to manage its debts and interest payments
Bank would also issue paper money to promote trade and investment
Washington realized his decision would set another precedent = is this constitutional?
Hamilton argues the “necessary and proper” clause of us constitution leads to implied powers (loose interpretation)
Jefferson argued for enumerated powers = if its not stated, you cant do it! (Strict interpretation)

11. Venn : Loose vs Strict Interpretation

12. AP 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN2QVW1Wh84 Twitter Post
In 140 characters or less, explain the difference of opinion regarding government between Hamilton and Jefferson.

13. THE WHISKEY REBELLION
Hamilton also believed the federal government must impose direct taxes
In 1791 congress imposed a tax on whiskey = enraged western farmers.
Whiskey rebellion erupts in western pa in 1794
They terrorized tax collectors, stopped courts, and robbed the mail.
Washington sends in 15,000 federal troops to crush rebellion = another precedent

14. THE RISE OF POLTICAL PARTIES
Nations first political parties develop over differing views on role of government.
Hamilton and Federalists = strong national government =
Democracy dangerous, power should be in hands of wealthy elite
Manufacturing and trade at basis of national wealth and power
Jefferson and the (Democratic) Republicans =
Strength of nation based on farmers (agrarianism)
All about rights of ordinary people, distrusted wealthy

15. AP 3: Venn Diagram / Federalists vs Democratic Republicans

16. PRIMARY SOURCE: FUNDING THE GOVERNMENT
Read “Funding The Government On Pages
Why Did Hamilton Want To Establish Credit For The New Nation?
Why Did Jefferson Argue Against The National Bank?

17. READ “PEOPLE IN HISTORY” ON PAGES 158-159
READ “PEOPLE IN HISTORY” ON PAGES ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR NOTES:
How Did Alexander Hamilton Contribute To The Formation Of The Us Government?
What Was Jefferson’s Vision For The Nation?

18. Learning Log
Summarize In Your Journal What You Have Learned Today By Referencing The Following Questions:
What Actions Of The New Federal Government Started And Ended The Whiskey Rebellion?
Who Was The Main Leader Of Each Of The New American Political Parties?
How Did Jefferson And Hamilton Disagree With One Another In Regard To The Creation Of A National Bank?
What Are The Main Differences B/W The Federalists And The Republicans?
What examples Did Washington Set As The President Of The United States?