PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON
Washington’s Qualifications
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Colonel of the Virginia
militia during the
French and Indian War
Commander in Chief of the
Continental Army during
the Revolutionary War
Washington crossing the Delaware River
President of the
Constitutional Convention
Respected by all
Washington at the Constitutional Convention
THE PRESIDENTIAL
CABINET
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Washington set the precedent (example or
tradition) of establishing a Cabinet.
According to the Constitution, who must
approve of presidential appointments?
The Senate
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This is an example of checks and balances.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET
• Edmund
Randolph
• Henry
Knox
• Thomas
Jefferson
Attorney
General
Secretary
of State
Secretary
of War
Secretary
of
Treasury
• Alexander
Hamilton
THE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
--Northerner—
--Believed in industry—
--Believed in a “loose”
interpretation of the
Constitution—
--Federalist--
THOMAS JEFFERSON
--Northerner—
--Believed in agriculture—
--Believed in a “strict”
interpretation of the
Constitution—
--Antifederalist--
IMPORTANT
THE SUPREME COURT
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John Jay was
appointed by
Washington as
the first Chief
Justice of the
Court.
ISSUES FOR WASHINGTON
1. Debt (from fighting
Revolutionary War)
1. French Revolution
(will we take a side?)
2. Power challenge
(another rebellion)
2. Jay’s Treaty
3. Westward Expansion
(Native Americans)
3. Pinckney’s Treaty
What does
domestic mean?
Inside our country
What does
foreign mean?
Outside our country
Hamilton’s financial plan
1. Southern states
help Northern
states pay debts
2. Raise taxes
and tariffs
3. Create a
national
bank
South disagreed
with plan.
Tax raised on
certain products
such as whiskey.
It will create
paper money.
Compromise:
Will do it if
capital is moved
to South
Tariff will help
Americans by making
imported products
more expensive.
It will make
loans to
Americans.
THE WHISKEY REBELLION
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The Whiskey Rebellion was the
most serious challenge to the
Constitution during Washington’s
presidency.
Congress levied a tax on whiskey.
Farmers in Pennsylvania who
depended on whiskey for trade,
refused to pay the tax.
Washington sent federal troops
to stop the rebellion.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
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What would have happened if
Washington had NOT taken a
strong stand in support of the
Constitution?
The Constitution would
have become
meaningless
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How is this rebellion different
from Shays’ Rebellion?
Shays’ showed weakness,
Whiskey showed strength
Westward Expansion
Westward Expansion
This area
was now
secured by
Americans.
1790:
Washington’s
first attack was
defeated.
1791:
Washington’s
second attack
was defeated.
1794:
Washington’s
third attack
was victorious.
Third attack called the Battle of Fallen Timbers because of all of
the trees laying on the ground that were struck down by a storm.
FRENCH REVOLUTION
French citizens started a
revolution against their
own king.
France helped us, but
Britain is now an
important trading partner.
Countries such as Britain
and Spain declared war
on France.
U.S. decided that the best
thing to do was to stay
neutral.
Americans were asked to
choose sides.
Thousands died in the
French Revolution including
the king and queen.
Jay’s Treaty
BRITISH FORTS
Jay’s Treaty
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U.S. treaty with Britain.
Britain gave up forts in
Ohio Valley where Native
Americans were launching
attacks against Americans.
U.S. stopped helping France
move goods across the
ocean.
Treaty of San Lorenzo
“Pinckney’s Treaty”
Treaty of San Lorenzo
“Pinckney’s Treaty”
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Treaty signed with
Spain.
Spain gave U.S.
Alabama, Mississippi,
and access to the
Mississippi River and
New Orleans.
ISSUES FOR WASHINGTON
1. Debt (from fighting
Revolutionary War)
1. French Revolution
2. Power challenge
(another rebellion)
3. Westward Expansion
(Native Americans)
What does
domestic mean?
Inside our country
What does
foreign mean?
Outside our country
WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS
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Washington decided to retire
after two terms as President.
Why did he stop at 2 terms?
1. Tired
2. He did not want to seem like a king
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In his farewell address to the
nation, Washington warned
Americans to avoid:
1. Permanent foreign alliances
2. Political parties
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Have we followed
Washington’s advice?
No
THE END
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List two reasons why
Washington is
remembered for
being a great leader.
Write your own answers.
1.____________________
2.____________________
Foreign
war against
Britain
American
Revolution
France
helped
U.S.
Domestic
war against
own king
Time
Late 1700s
Overthrow a
monarchy
(king)
Fighting for
liberty
French
Revolution
U.S. stayed
neutral
Scenes from the French Revolution