the united states after the constitution. what are some of the precedents set by george washington...
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The United States after the Constitution
What are some of the precedents set by George Washington during his term in office? (8.6 spi 1)
Who were the first five presidents, what years were each of them in office, and what was one major accomplishment for each of the five men? (8.6 spi 1)
How do taxes affect an economy? (8.2 spi 5)
BrainPop on George Washington Fact or Fiction Notes on George Washington Announcement: There will be a skill
check (quiz) Friday over the Bill of Rights and anything we discuss today.
Name the first five presidents in the correct order.
I’ll give a peace of candy to anyone who can do this.
The First Amendment gives us the right to bear arms.
The Fourth Amendment prohibits illegal searches and seizures.
The Sixth Amendment gives Americans the right to a free trial.
The Fifth Amendment gives the Judicial Branch the right to try someone for a crime if that person has already been acquitted of that crime.
The Third Amendment prohibits soldiers from enforcing a quartering act (staying in a citizen’s home).
There are three branches in the government.
The American people believed in GW Gouverneur Morris to Washington:
• “Should the idea prevail that you will not accept the presidency, it should prove fatal to the new government. Of all men, you are best fitted to fill that office.”
Precedent: An action or decision that serves later as an example
Everything GW did would be an example to every president after him
Group of advisors to the President
Washington
Hamilton – Sec. of Treasury
Jefferson – Sec. of State
Have your parents sign the test. I’ll let you make corrections in CORE
for half credit. Read Chapter 7, Section 1 (pages
234-237). Answer 1-3 all parts on page 237.
One of two cities in 1790 that had population of over 25,000 (Philadelphia)• 8,175,133 in 2010• Most people lived in rural towns or countrysides
Wall Street• Center of economic activity for the states
One of GW’s biggest problems was paying off the debt from the Rev. War
This was where Hamilton came in
U.S. Debts to Foreign Nations:$11.7 million
U.S. Debts to American Citizens:$40.4 million
America’s debt was so high because it had borrowed money from other countries and it had sold bonds to American citizens.
Bonds are certificates that you buy in order for the gov’t to raise money• They will buy it back at a higher rate
Gov’t couldn’t afford this at first; many sold their bonds to speculators
Hamilton wanted to also pay off some of the states’ debt for the war• But many Southern states didn’t want him to; they
didn’t want their money spent on other states• Thomas Jefferson gets irritated with Hamilton
“This is VIRGINIA!”
In order to please the Southern states, Hamilton convinced GW to move the capital city to. . .
Jefferson and Hamilton didn’t get along• Had too many different views
• Jefferson on Hamilton: “Bewitched & perverted. . .under conviction that corruption was essential to government.”
Mainly economical• Hamilton favored industry; Jefferson favored
agriculture• Hamilton wanted high tariffs; Jefferson not so much• As far as interpreting the Constitution, Hamilton was
a loose constructionist; Jefferson was a strict constructionist
Hamilton desired a national bank that the government could keep its money in• Make loans to businesses; also create a mint • Said the elastic clause allowed the gov’t to create
one Jefferson disagreed; argued that Hamilton
was overstepping
Despite Jefferson’s protest, GW agreed with Hamilton
1791 – The Bank of the United States is created
French Revolution (1789)
French people rebelled against King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette• Got their heads chopped off
The French had helped the U.S. during the Rev. War
After the French Rev., France went to war with England• Wanted the U.S. to help; GW says no• GW’s Neutrality Proclamation said the U.S. wouldn’t
pick sides (stay neutral)• France begins trying to get U.S. ships to fight with
them against Britain
Not everyone liked GW’s neutrality Some wanted to help the French
Others wanted to help the British
The British were seizing U.S. ships and helping the Indians fight the American settlers• Jay’s Treaty – Settled disputes between
Britain and the U.S., but not everyone happy
The Spanish had closed the MS River port of New Orleans• Pinckney’s Treaty – Reopened NOLA and set
U.S. southern boundary at 31° N latitude
Whiskey Rebellion
In order to pay off national debts, a tax was placed on all American whiskey
People in western Pennsylvania were upset• Already mad because the gov’t couldn’t protect
them from Indian attacks• Most only produced small amounts of whiskey and
couldn’t afford the tax
Protests started peacefully, but soon got violent
GW leads an army of 13,000 soldiers to put down the rebellion• Only president to ever personally lead an army• Rebels run away like little girls
After his second term, he leaves office In his “Farewell Address” he warns:
• That the U.S. should remain neutral at all costs• Against the dangers of political parties• Against borrowing large amounts of money and
gaining even more debt
Who were the first five presidents, what years were each of them in office, and what was one major accomplishment for each of the five men? (8.6 spi 1)
What are political parties? How did two political parties emerge? (8.6 spi 1)
Formation of political parties BrainPop
Notes on political parties John Adams BrainPop Assignment
American politics had already begun to split into two distinct parties• Sort of like today
- Lower taxes (in most cases)
-More conservative on social issues like abortion, same-sex marriage, etc. (usually)
-Smaller government that does only what is needed (usually)
-Favor higher taxes
-Most, but not all, tend to be liberal on social issues
-Large government needed to protect the rights and freedoms of the people
The two parties that emerged called themselves:• Federalists (Big Bicep)• Republicans (Tiny Bicep)
Most parties were based on where people lived• Urban cities supported Federalists more• Rural farmers supported Republicans more
John Adams (Fed) defeats Jefferson (Rep)• Jefferson becomes Vice President• Adams not a likely candidate for President
Write a two-paragraph essay in which you tell me whether political parties are good or bad for America.
Who were the first five presidents, what years were each of them in office, and what was one major accomplishment for each of the five men? (8.6 spi 1)
What are political parties? How did two political parties emerge? (8.6 spi 1)
Name the person and what he did Crash Course video on political
parties Notes on John Adams Clips from John Adams mini-series
What were some of his accomplishments?
What were some of his accomplishments?
What were some of his accomplishments?
What were some of his accomplishments?
U.S. diplomats are told that the French Foreign Minister won’t meet with them unless:• They give him a $250,000 bribe• They give France a $12,000,000 loan
Remember, France and the U.S. are beefin’
Adams’ first goal as President was to improve relations with France• Sent several diplomats over to France to smooth
things over
Adams reported what happened to Congress• Instead of giving names of the French diplomats who
asked for the bribes, he labels them X, Y, and Z• American people are absolutely irate (mad)
Most Americans wanted war with France, but Adams didn’t• Asked for a peacetime army from Congress• France and U.S. sign a treaty for peace eventually• Many people, including Federalists, begin insulting
Adams in the press
Adams passes the Alien & Sedition Acts• Made it illegal to criticize the President• Republicans hated these acts because they felt they
violated free-speech (and they were right)• These acts would cost Adams in the 1800 election
Is there any situation in which the president should make it a crime to criticize the government? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Give me a two-paragraph answer. A paragraph is 5-7 sentences.