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Chapters 7 & 8
Washington as President
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A son of his father’s second
marriage
Very close to mother
Lost father at young age
Born into gentry
Surveyor
Married for $$$
Very ambitious
As you watch, please
write 4 notes per
section.
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What do you know about
George Washington?
Bell Ringer
Monday
Learning Target 1
I can describe
George
Washington.
SS 8 – 5.1.1
Washington as President
As you watch, please write 4
notes per section.
What surprised you about
George Washington?
Bell Ringer
Tuesday
Learning Target 1
I can describe
George
Washington.
SS 8 – 5.1.1
Washington as President
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Reluctantly accepted
POTUS
Martha Washington First
Lady – very active in
social life
Washington as President
Knox - War
Hamilton - Treasury
Jefferson - State
Randolph –
Attorney
General
Washington
Washington as President
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Farmers did not want
the government to play
a large role in their
daily lives
Merchants wanted to
increase trade
Fielding Lewis & Betty Washington
Please read the Q & A about
George Washington.
Please remember I know what reading looks and
sounds like. 
Bell Ringer Wednesday
Learning Target 2
I can assess the differences in
Jefferson and Hamilton.
SS:8 – 5.2.4
Group 1 & 4: Settling the Debt (238-240)
Group 2 & 5: Jefferson Opposes Hamilton
(240-241)
Group 3 & 6: National Debate (241-242)
Group Reading
Settling the Debt
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Alexander Hamilton - Secretary of
the Treasury
DEEP debt!
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US Government owed 51 million:
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40 million to states
11 million France and Spain
State Governments owed 25 million
Hamilton believed that paying off the
state debt would allow states to grow
Southerners opposed this because
they had no debt
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Wants nation to pay
state debt
Promotes
manufacturing and
business
National Bank –
government could save,
borrow, loan money
National mint – print
money
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Wants Capitol in
DC
Promotes
agriculture
National bank gave
government too
much power
Jefferson Opposes Hamilton
Federal Reserve Bank & US Mint
Bell Ringer Thursday
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What were the main differences
between Hamilton and Jefferson?
I can explain the
major events of
Washington’s
Administration.
SS:8 - 5.1.1
SS:8 - 5.2.4
Learning Target 3
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French Revolution
Washington refuses to send troops
Wants US to remain neutral in
European Wars
US Neutrality
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Tax to pay federal debt
Corn farmers in PA hated the
tax
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Why?
Protested and tarred and
feathered tax collectors
Whiskey Rebellion
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Washington leads 13,000
to put down the rebellion
Protestors left
Only president to lead
troops
Demonstrated that states
had to follow federal laws
Whiskey Rebellion
How is the Whiskey
Rebellion similar to
the American
Revolution?
How is Washington
like to presidents
today?
How is Washington
unlike presidents
today?
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The US was home to 4
million people
Washington’s Farewell
Address appeared in a
Philadelphia newspaper
11 states passed the
Constitution
Congress passed a tax on
whiskey
The capital was moved to
Philadelphia for 10 years
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The French Revolution
began
Congress enacted the
charter for the Bank of the
United States
The army of 13,000 men
approached PA
New York City’s
population topped 30,000
Washington presented the
Neutrality Proclamation
Timeline: Place the events in
chronological order. Draw 5 pictures to
go along with the events.
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January 1789 - 11 states passed the Constitution
1789 - The French Revolution began
1790 - The US was home to 4 million people
1790 - New York City’s population topped 30,000
1791 - The capital was moved to Philadelphia for 10 years
February 1791 - Congress enacted the charter for the Bank
of the United States
March 1791 - Congress passed a tax on whiskey
April 22, 1793 - Washington presented the Neutrality
Proclamation
November 1794 - The army of 13,000 men approached PA
September 19, 1796 - Washington’s Farewell Address
appeared in a Philadelphia newspaper
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Why did Washington want to remain
neutral in the French Revolution?
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How did the Whiskey Rebellion illustrate
the federal government’s power over the
states?
Bell Ringer
Friday
I can explain the
major events of
Washington’s
Administration.
SS:8 - 5.1.1
SS:8 - 5.2.4
Learning Target 3
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As you watch the video, write 3
things you think are important to
remember about Washington.
George Washington
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Retire to Mt. Vernon
Refused to remain in power
George Washington’s Farewell
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What was so significant about
Washington’s refusal to run a 3rd term?
Bell Ringer
Monday
I can describe the major
events of John Adam’s
presidency.
SS:8 - 5.2.4
Learning Target 4
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Short
Argumentative
Stubborn
Hard worker
Intelligent
Ahead of his time
John Adams
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What do you notice
about the votes during
the 1796 election?
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How is the nation
divided?
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Are there similarities
in election results now
and then?
Election of 1796
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Federalist Party
John Adams
 Popular in the
north
 Supported industry
and trade
 Wanted a strong
central government
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Election of 1796
Democratic-Republicans
 Thomas Jefferson
 Popular in the south
 Supported agriculture
 Capitol in VA (from
NYC)
 Wanted state’s rights
Why do you think
Washington didn’t
support political
parties?
Bell Ringer
Tuesday
I can describe the major
events of John Adam’s
presidency.
SS:8 - 5.2.4
Learning Target 4
Are you ready
for the most
annoying song
EVER!
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Adams wanted to improve
relations with the French
France refused to speak to them
Wanted $250,000 to talk and a $12
million loan
XYZ Affair
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American citizens – “Millions for
defense, but not one cent for
tribute!”
Washington – supported a war with
France and offered to lead the
Army
XYZ Affair
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Adams refused to go to war
Permanent Military
Alien Sedition Acts – forbid
anyone from criticizing the
national government
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President could deport
immigrants
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Against 1st Amendment!
Costs Adams a 2nd term
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Alien and Sedition Acts
How were the Alien and
Sedition Acts against the
Bill of Rights?
Bell Ringer Wednesday
I can describe the
major events of
Thomas Jefferson’s
Presidency.
SS: 8 – 5.2.3
SS: 8 – 5.2.4
Learning Target 5
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Democratic Republicans replaced the Federalists
Kept the national bank
Worked to cut spending and keep government
small
Jeffersonian Era
Louisiana Purchase
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Needed access to Mississippi and New Orleans
Napoleon need $ for war in Europe
Louisiana doubled US territory for $15 million
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Why was the Louisiana Purchase so
important to the United States?
Bell Ringer
Thursday
I can describe the
major events of
Thomas Jefferson’s
Presidency.
SS: 8 – 5.2.3
SS: 8 – 5.2.4
Learning Target 5
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Meriwether Lewis and William
Clark
Explore the West
Help from Sacagawea
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Work with Natives, find food,
and cross the Rocky Mountains
Lewis & Clark Expedition (1803)
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War between Britain and
France (1807)
Britain raided US ships for
supplies and British deserters
USS Chesapeake captured and
sailors forced to serve in British
Navy
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Embargo Act - Jefferson forbids
trade with Britain and France
British Impressment
Please write 2
questions with
answers that you
think will be on the
test.
Bell Ringer
Friday
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Level 0
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Test as Cover Sheet
Book as barrier
Read Chap 8: Sec 4
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Lunch Detention
Retake Test
The War of 1812 (Pg. 284-287)
Duality of Thomas Jefferson Video
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(10 minutes)
Test