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Early Republic

1790 - 1828

A few questions…• How do you know what to do as

President, when there has never been a president?

• What will the future of the United States be under the new Constitution?

• What challenges lay ahead for the New Nation?

Essential Question: How did Washington set the example of President, and what did concerns did he

have about the future of the country?

George Washington

• As the first President, George

Washington helped to define what it

meant to be president

• He set many PRECEDENTS that future

presidents would follow for years to

come

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• Department of Treasury

– Alexander Hamilton

• State Department

– Thomas Jefferson

• War Department

– Henry Knox

Alexander Hamilton

Henry

Knox

Thomas Jefferson

Creating a Cabinet

Setting up the Judicial Branch

• Washington set up the 1st Supreme

Court

– 1 Chief Justice and 5 Associate

Justices

– John Jay is first Chief Justice

Whisky Rebellion of 1794

• Congress passed a tax on

whiskey.

• Farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled

and Washington sends a militia

to stop rebellion and enforce the

tax.

• Washington showed the strength

of the Federal government

Demonstrating the strength of the

Federal Government

Government helping to

strengthen the Economy

• Alexander Hamilton

developed a 4-part

plan to boost the

Economy.

• This was the first time

the Federal

government stepped

in to help the economy

Key Points Questions and Summary

Page 1

1. How will creating a Cabinet help

President Washington do his job and

Chief Executive?

2. Have you ever heard of the US Army

being used to make sure people pay

their taxes? Why would Washington take

these extreme steps?

Establishing Foreign Policy

• In 1793, France and Great Britain go to

war.

• France expects US to ally with them

since they helped us fight against the

British in the American Revolution

Vs.

Again!

Washington chooses NEUTRALITY

• Washington decided to remain neutral (not to

take sides) to keep America Isolated from the

problems of Europe.

• He declares that Americans will not help either

France or Britain

Washington Only

Serves Two Terms

• Washington decided to only

serve two terms and then step

away to allow another to

serve.

• He delivered a speech giving

advise and warning to the

incoming president and to the

American People known as

his “Farewell Address”

• Advises the U.S. not to

have alliances with other

countries that might lead

the U.S. into war.

• Warns against political

parties - they only lead

to “jealousies and false

alarms”

Washington’s Farewell Address

Save the Drama, fo’ yo’ Mama!

Key Points Questions and Summary

Page 2

3. Explain why Washington chose neutrality

as a foreign policy? Was it the best

choice? Why or why not?

4. How would the young United States

benefit from avoiding becoming involved

with the problems in Europe?

Summary Response:

How did Washington help to define the role

of President? How are some of the

precedents he set still visible today?

Alexander Hamilton's Economic

Plan

Step 1: Repay the Debt

Step 2: National Bank

Step 3: Whiskey Tax

Step 4: Protective Tariff


Plan


Pay off the Federal Debt which includes taking on all states’ debt to improve US

credit


Step 3: Whiskey Tax



Plan



credit


Create a US Bank to hold tax money,

produce a US Dollar, and make loans

Step 3: Whiskey Tax



Plan



credit




Step 3: Whiskey Tax

Tax whiskey and other luxury items to raise

money to pay off debt


Alexander Hmilton's

Economic Plan



credit




Step 3: Whiskey Tax

Tax whiskey and other luxury items to raise

money to pay off debt


Create a high TARIFF to protect American

manufacturers from foreign competition

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