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Do now: Have 9.1 on your desk, turn to page 247: IF you
were an international loan officer, would you loan the
United States money? Provide evidence from the graphic.
1 per group; separate piece of paper.
Today, I will be able to explain the precedents set by
George Washington, the presidential election of 1788-9, the
Judiciary Act of 1789, and Hamilton’s financial plan (247)
Make sure you picked up a yellow chapter 9 reading
(those are to be kept in your locker or at home).
Check your grades without interrupting the class.
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The Constitution officially went into effect: 4
March 1789.
The federalists win; however, there was a lot of
debate, some ppl are still upset about a strong
national government (see Civil War)
The Bill of Rights was ratified 15 December
1791.
New York City is the capital of the U.S.
George Washington is elected unanimous
President of the United States.
George Washington inaugurated – April 30, 1789
Original inauguration date 4 March
When are presidents inaugurated today?
20th Amendment (20 January)
Congress set up 5 executive departments:
1. Department of State
2. Department of War
3. Department of Treasury
4. Attorney General
5. Postmaster General
The heads of these departments make up the
Cabinet – advisors to the President.
Today : The Cabinet includes the Vice President
and the heads of 15 executive departments —
the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce,
Defense, Education, Energy, Health and
Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing
and Urban Development, Interior, Labor, State,
Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs,
as well as the Attorney General.
The Supreme Court – had 1 Chief Justice & 4
associate justices (total of 5 Justices)
How many justices make up the Supreme Court
today?
Judiciary Act of
1789
Chief Justice
Swing vote
Alexander Hamilton - 1st
Secretary of the Treasury
Wanted to pay off the national
debt (money owed to other
nations) & create a strong
national economy.
Two Part Plan
1. Buy all bond issued by state &
national gov’t before 1789.
2. Pay off all state’s debts.
James Madison disagreed.
*Argued that southern states
had already paid their
debts.
*Believed that Hamilton’s plan
rewarded speculators
Compromise – Build the
capital in the South if they
would agree to pay off
state’s debts.
(That’s how Washington D.C.
became the capital –not in
any state.)
Set up Bank of the United States.
Protective tariff on imported goods.
Southern states protested because they imported
more goods than the North.
Northern states wanted the tariff because they
produced more goods in their factories.
The Protective tariff bill eventually passed.
The National Debt in 1789 was $77,228,000.
What is the National Debt today? 18.2 Trillion
1791 - Congress passed a bill that taxed all liquor
made & sold in the U.S.
Many corn farmers converted corn to whiskey – it
was easier to transport.
The farmers refused to pay the tax!
Marched through Pittsburgh as an act of refusal.
Washington sent troops to put down the
rebellion.
Showed the new government could act firmly in
a crisis!
Whiskey Rebellion
historical markers.
Both in
Washington, PA
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Go to the graph on pg. 247 and complete
questions 1 and 2.
Answer Qs 3-5 on page 249
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Read pages 243-48.
Compare and contrast the rebellions Shay and
Whiskey.