112019 Aim To understand the differences in the

11/20/19 Aim: To understand the differences in the political parties of Jefferson & Hamilton and compare them to the political parties of today. Did we take Washington’s advice? Do Now: Homework: Take out Venn diagram HW

1. Assume (pay off) all federal & state debts. 2. Sell New bonds to pay off all old outstanding bonds from the Revolution. 3. New Tariff on all imported goods. 4. Creation of the 1 st National Bank to deposit the nations money.

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Washington’s Farewell Address “The unity of government…is a main pillar in the building of your real independence…of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so happily prize. ” • Everyone in America needs to work together. • Working together will provide for safety and prosperity of the United States.

Washington’s Farewell Address “It [political parties] serves to aggravate the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms; kindles the animosity of one against another. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption…thus the policy and will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. ” • Do NOT create political parties!!! • Political Parties will create jealousy and problems within the United States government and leave them open to foreign influences and corruption.

Washington’s Farewell Address “…cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible…avoiding the accumulation of debt. Towards the payment of debts…there must be taxes; that no taxes can be devised which are not…inconvenient and unpleasant. ” • Avoid going into debt. • Debt = more taxes and taxes should only be used if and when they are truly needed.

Washington’s Farewell Address “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…” • Make NO alliances!!! • Stay NEUTRAL and ISOLATED

Washington’s Farewell Address “…avoid the necessity of those overgrown military establishments, which, under any form or government, are inauspicious to liberty. ” • Keep a small military because we have no alliances • Keep a small military because a smaller military = lower taxes

Alexander Hamilton Federalists Thomas Jefferson Democratic-Republicans 1. Wealthy & Well Educated 1. All people Rich & Poor should rule govt. Should have a say in govt. 2. Pro-British 3. 2. Pro-French Favored Commerce & Manufacturing 3. Agrarian Economy – Farming Economy economy 4. 5. In favor of National Bank 4. Opposed the national bank gave more power to the Fed. Govt. it took power away from Individual states Strong Federal Government 5. Strong State Government

Discussion Questions What political party would someone from Boston, Massachusetts must likely support? Why? The Federalists – they supported developing an industrialized nation and encouraging trading with Great Britain.

Discussion Questions What political party would someone from Charleston, South Carolina most likely support? Why? The Democratic-Republicans – they supported developing an agricultural (farming) nation and encouraging trading with France.

Discussion Questions Why do you believe political parties exist today? Explain! A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence, or entirely control, government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office.

Discussion Questions Based on Thomas Jefferson’s and Alexander Hamilton’s beliefs, which political party would you join? Why?

Republican Party Platform • Less governmental control Democrat Party Platform • More governmental control • More governmental programs that cost • Less governmental programs to help the money to help less fortunate – saves money • Moderate Anti-immigration policy with • Anti-immigration of illegal immigrants border control & supports border control • Cut military spending • Increase military spending • Usually in favor of a women's right to • Usually against a women's right to choose on abortion issues • Usually in favor of laws limiting certain • Usually against laws to control guns ownership of guns

Closing Question: As American’s today; did we take the advice of George Washington? Explain your answer with specific examples!!!