5 Presidents WASHINGTON ADAMS JEFFERSON MADISON MONROE EARLY

5 Presidents WASHINGTON, ADAMS, JEFFERSON, MADISON, MONROE EARLY YEARS OF OUR COUNTRY

Washington Most recognizable figure in nation. Presided meetings of Continental Congress, Declaration, Constitutional Convention Commander of Continental Army in Revolutionary War Well respected for his integrity and leadership 1 st President of the United States "Father of our country"

Washington Very big task of running NEW NATION Establishes many PRECEDENTS PRECEDENT- Actions that set a basis or tradition for events in the future 1. Development of Cabinet positions to help oversee running the various functions of the government 2. Addressing the President as "Mr. President" show of respect 3. Limit of 2 terms as President

Cabinet Vice President- John Adams Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson's experience over in France as an ambassador during Revolution and after gave him great experience in foreign relations. Secretary of Treasury- Alexander Hamilton believed in a strong central government Jefferson and Hamilton bitter rivals Washington saw smart people around him as an asset not a threat

Washington During war between France and England Washington felt it was important to remain NEUTRAL Trade to both sides during their war helped with trade for the United States and helped new nations economy. Felt that alliances would entangle the United States in wars. IT DID in the future Taxes on liquor led to the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania Washington personally commanded troops and put down

Washington Critical- thought that the Presidency should be limited to two terms Too much power in the office to go beyond. FAREWELL ADDRESS No foreign alliances- will ring the US into wars No political parties- will divide the country into factions Today political parties are ruining nation Jefferson- Republican Democrats Hamilton- Federalist Party