October 2, 2014 Aim: How did the Federalists strengthen the government in the early years?

• Do Now: George Washington was our first president. What challenges do you think he faced since he was the first?

George Washington • Whiskey Rebellion

– PA farmer revolt due to tax on whiskey

– Crushed by Daddy G (States better obey Dad)

– Showed the strength of the new national government!

Washington’s Cabinet

• Used the “unwritten constitution” to form the first cabinet

This “cabinet?”

No, this cabinet!!!

Cabinet: a group of close advisors to the president

John Adams:

VP

Alexander Hamilton – Sec. of the Treasury

Thomas Jefferson –

Sec. of State

Henry Knox – Sec. of

War

Washington’s Farewell Address

• Foreign policy: ISOLATIONISM

– “Avoid entangling alliances with Europe”

• Fear the two-party system

– Warned that conflict between political parties could tear the new nation apart

Writing Prompt 2.7: Did Washington’s descendants heed his warning about making

connections with foreign countries? • Do you think this policy hurts or helps the

U.S.?

Writing Prompt 2.7a:Do you think George Washington would approve or disapprove of the current political culture in America?

Why or why not?