Do Now George Washington The Constitution was officially

Do Now- George Washington The Constitution was officially ratified by all states in 1790. Months before that, the electoral college had already chosen its President for the new government. GW won the popular vote with 93% of the vote of the people. He won 8 out of 10 states, but the electoral college unanimously picked him to be the 1 st President. GW took office in April 1789, in NYC (Wall Street), and at his inauguration he spoke of the virtues of a republic form of government. 1. What oddities do you notice about GW’s election? 2. Why do you think NYC was chosen as the 1 st capitol of the country? 3. What is an inauguration? Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

GW Background l Rich plantation owner (one of the FFV’s) l Owned 318 slaves l Revolutionary War general l No political party affiliation l President at Constitutional Convention, but only spoke once and very limited political experience l Based on this background, was GW the right choice to be the 1 st President of the US? Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

l What differences do you notice between the 2 painting? l How does this show the fear that some had of Washington becoming President? Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

Domestic Policy l How the President deals with issues within the country Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the

The Cabinet l Group of advisors…. Why called the cabinet? ? ? l Organize the various levels of bureaucracy l VP- Adams Sec. State- Jefferson Treasury. Alexander Hamilton War- Henry Knox Attorney General- Randolph Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US? squaaaaad

Economic Woes l National government under the Articles were $54 million in debt l Individual States owed $21 million l Should the new government absorb the debt of the old government? l Should the national government assume the debt of the states? Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

Hamilton’s Financial Plan l Assumption- Hamilton decides to assume the debt of the old government and offer bonds in the new government and pay off the state debts…. Why? ? ? Makes the new government look strong l Paying off the states debt would tie them to the national government l Any creditors that helped in paying off debt would be linked to the success of the new government (merging of the rich and the politicians? ) l Different states owed different amounts!!! Most southern states had already paid off their debts!!! l So to appease them, Hamilton convinced TJ to accept moving the capitol to the South. l l Federal City (later Washington D. C. ) located on Potomac River Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

l. How will Hamilton be able to pay off the debts that he new assumed? ? ? ? l. Start Taxing!!! Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

Whiskey Rebellion 1 st tax was on whiskey l Pa. farmers complained about the tax and started protests and refused to pay l l l If you were in charge, what would you do? ? Hamilton convinced GW to send in the military!! 13, 000 troops (led by GW himself) l Most scattered when they saw huge army l 3 killed l Was this the right move by the government? ? l Shows strength of govt l If they let this tax go, they will just whine about the next one l Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

Hamilton and the Bank l Hamilton persuades the government to create a National Bank l Positives l Sound currency l Place to store newly collected tariffs l Get the rich on their side l Negatives l Business and gov’t tied together l Self interest? ? l Corruption? ? l Bank Charter to operate for 20 years Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

Is the Bank Legal? ? l Jefferson vs. Hamilton l TJ says nothing in Constitution about a National Bank l Hamilton uses the elastic clause l Congress can make “any laws it feels is necessary and proper” l Loose Interpreters vs. Strict Interpreters!!!! l Start of the 2 original political parties l Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists (Hamilton) (Jefferson) strong central govt power in state and local Educated, rich elite rule democracy of virtuous farmers Fear or mob rule fear of absolute power Loose interpretation <Constitution> Strict interpretation Pro-Bank is illegal and favor rich Manufacturing society Agriarian Society Bankers, lawyers, NE <Supporters> farmers, small tradesmen Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

George Washington’s Domestic Policy l WHAT HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT IS ODD ABOUT EVERYTHING WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT TODAY REGARDING GW’S DOMESTIC POLICY? ? l HAMILTON BASICALLY IS THE DOMESTIC POLICY!!!!!! Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

With a Partner, , , l Which party would you join and why? ? ? l Which party seems like it would fit and be better to help the U. S. today? Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

We need the power of government to organize and save the country!!!! The Bank is evil!!! It hurts the poor!! Why help the rich again!!!!! Aim: How did GW’s domestic policy effect the US?

Washington Foreign Policy l Foreign policy- relations with other nations Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

French Revolution q q v v v How do you think the Rev. will affect the US? Divided country a. Federalists =England b. Anti-Federalists=France US pride that they are using our “model” Effect on trading? Who should GW side with? ? Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

GW’s Proclamation of Neutrality o US will stay neutral from all foreign affairs with Europe o Why he issues it? o US IS WEAK!!!! o We got our own issues!! o Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

Problems with England l Instigating the natives l Still on our western lands l Disruption of trade? l Impressment and Seizures ltaking US soldiers and ships, claiming they are runaway British sailors Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

Jay’s Treaty l. US gets l. Repayment of previously damaged ships l. Promise to leave the western forts l. Recognition • England gets • Still owed $$$$$ from past debts Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

Effect of Jay’s Treaty l England never leaves the forts l England continues to seize US ships l England threatens blockade of West Indies l GW popularity suffers Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

Pinckney’s Treaty • US and Spain • US gets • Rights to Mississippi River • Use of Port of New Orleans • Clear border of Florida • Why US gets such a good deal? ? ? • a. Spain afraid of US-England alliance • b. Shows deterioration of Spain’s power Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?

Washington’s Farewell Address l Policy of Isolation and Neutrality l Steer clear of permanent alliances l 2 term precedent l US gov’t shouldn’t borrow $$ from other countries and have any debt l Beware of political parties/ factions l Avoid sectional conflicts in the US l Importance of Constitution/ checks and balances/separation of powers Aim: How did GW’s presidency effect the US?