Do now discussion: Should Washington have stepped down as President after only two terms? What were his possible motives? Today, explain the 3 ideas behind Washington’s Farewell Address. Also, I will be able to explain the rise of American political parties. Make sure you are caught up on all work. Your quiz has been postponed until tomorrow 24 Feb. 2015 Sit somewhere and by people that will make you successful. I reserve the right to move you at any point (no questions) 23 Feb: Review 9.1/9.2: Begin 9.3 24 Feb: Quiz 9.1/9.2: Finish 9.3 25 Feb: Discuss America’s first political parties, assign small group campaign poster project. 26 Feb: Work on campaign poster 27 Feb: Poster is due by the end of class; assign 9.4 He seeks a policy of neutrality Jefferson wants a closer relationship with France (they’re our revolutionary buddies) Hamilton wants a closer relationship with Great Britain (they talk like us…) Neutrality Proclamation was viewed as a political defeat for Jefferson, he resigns from his position. (and begins a voodoo doll collection of political enemies, Hamilton is the first…not really) We wanted to make money, so the plan was to trade with both sides, instead Britain began seizing our ships in the West Indies Mericans wanted war Jay’s Treaty, don’t send a judge discuss political matters mind to Britain pays us for damaged ships and are suppose to give up forts in the Ohio Valley Americans had to pay off Revolutionary debt to British merchants.(remember that delicious tea?) The treaty did nothing to protect our ships Farewell Address Why was Washington against political parties (factions)? A B How did Hamilton and Jefferson differ? A B C D E He was born in the British West Indies poster link from daily beast more posters from complex