US History & Government
Washington Presidency
TIMELINE OF THE WASHINGTON PRESIDENCY
1789
1793
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1794
1796
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What customs or precedents were established during Washington’s Presidency?
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How was Washington’s Cabinet different from the current president’s cabinet?
What is lobbying?
Why are some people critical of lobbying?
Identify THREE ways that the Federalist Party was different from the Democratic-Republican Party?
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If George Washington created a precedent establishing the two-term presidency, why was the 22nd Amendment
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What position did Alexander Hamilton have in George Washington’s government?
Why did Hamilton create a Financial Plan?
What were the four parts of Hamilton’s Financial Plan?
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Why did conflict develop between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson? What compromise did they reach?
What happened in response to the Whiskey Tax and how did President Washington react to it?
How was this different from Shays’ Rebellion?
How did President Washington react to the Napoleonic Wars in Europe?
Why did Washington adopt this policy?
Washington’s Farewell Address
Before leaving office in 1797, George Washington makes a famous speech. Excerpts are below.
“….Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe,
entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?....”
What does this mean?
“….It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world….”
What does this mean?
“….The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with
them as little political connection as possible….”
What does this mean?
George Washington was inaugurated in 1789 in New York City at a site
currently called Federal Hall. It is located at 26 Wall Street.