Lesson 9: Launching the New Government

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Lesson 9 Launching the New Government
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Where Is Washington D.C.?
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Sherlock Holmes
He who takes time to grasp the evidence will end
up miles ahead of them all.
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Washington Takes Office (page 278)

• Inauguration ceremony in which President
  officially takes office.
• George Washington took
• the oath of office on April 30, 1789.

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I walk on untrodded ground. There is hardly any
part of my conduct which may not hereafter be
drawn into precedent.
Washington sets the precedent.
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An act or decision that sets the example for
others to follow
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precedent
precedent
precedent
your definition
Visual/ drawing
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precedent
precedent
precedent
Give an example/ experience
8th grade sentence
Henry Ford set a new precedent by being the first
to use the assembly line in manufacturing.
List 3 synonyms
I was the oldest of 4 daughters, so I had to set
the precedent for many things such as how clean
my room needed to be.
example model standard pattern
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3. Challenges of the new country
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4. cabinet established to help President carry
out his duties organized Executive Branch
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I walk on untroded ground. There is hardly any
part of my conduct which may not hereafter be
drawn into precedent.
Washington sets the precedent.
5. precedent
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6. Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State

7. Alexander Hamilton Secretary of Treasury
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Hamiltons Plan1. reduce the
national debt2. excise tax on whisky3. payment
of debts by the federal government4. tariffs to
protect U.S. industries5. Buy and re issue bonds
8. Compromise?Jefferson and his Southern
followers agreed to the payment of state debts in
return for a promise to locate the new national
capital in the South.
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Congress create a National Bank.9. Hamilton
asked Congress to pass a tariff taxes placed on
certain manufactured goods brought into the
country.
10. Hamiltons logic protect American made goods
from foreign competition which would improve
economy.
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Whiskey Rebellion
When
1794
Where
Western Pennsylvania
Who
Farmers on the Western frontier/government agents
What
Farmers refused to pay a governmental tax on
whiskey.
Why
Farmers felt that a tax on whiskey was as unfair
as the British taxes.
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11. What was the significance of the Whiskey
Rebellion?Washington sent an army larger than
any he had ever commanded in the Revolution to
put down the revolt.People realized that the
new government would not tolerate violent
protests. Washington gained respect for the new
government.
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The FrenchRevolution
1789-1805
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Revolution Threatens the French King
poor harvest high bread prices
desire for privileges
Gap between rich poor heavy taxes
government debt
poor leadership
Old Regime
Enlightenment ideas
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Storming of the Bastille

• On July 14, 1789, more than 800 Parisians
  gathered outside the Bastille, a medieval
  fortress used as a prison. They demanded weapons
  believed to be stored there. Wanted to save their
  delegates from Louis troops!
• The commander of the Bastille opened fire on the
  crowd, and a battle ensued, in which many people
  were killed.

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Storming of the Bastille

• Search for weapons to defend National Assembly
• Spiritual victory marks beginning of revolution

• The storming of the Bastille quickly became a
  symbol of the French Revolution, a blow to
  tyranny. Today, the French still celebrate
• July 14 as Bastille Day.

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History of the Guillotine

• Previously used in Scotland, Germany and Italy in
  earlier centuries.

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The Guillotine!
Dr. Joseph Guillotine suggested using it in all
cases of capital punishment..

• Quick and painless death

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12. French Revolution 1789 rebellion in France
that ended French Monarchy for a time.
13. Thomas Jefferson believed France had a right
to fight for freedom just as Americans had done.
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14. French Revolution lost support in U.S.
because Radicals in France began executing
thousands of people.
15. Foreign Policy actions that a nation takes
in relation to other nations
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In 1793, Great Britain and several other
countries went to war against the revolutionary
government in France. (They were afraid the
fight for equality and liberty might spill over
into their countries.)
France called on the U.S. to abide by the Treaty
of Alliance of 1778. Washington wanted to remain
neutral. WHY? 16. Neutral not take sides in
a conflict
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Hamilton and Jefferson disagree.Washington
makes a decision.
17. A Proclamation of Neutrality was issued.
Jay Treaty was signed and negotiated.
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18. Why was remaining neutral
difficult?1. Britain and France seized cargo
from U.S. ships.2. American merchants wanted to
trade with one or the other so some ignored
Proclamation.3. The Jay Treaty sparked protest
among Americans because they felt it solved
nothing.
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19. In Washingtons Farewell Address, he warned
that political parties would divide the nation
and that America should STAY OUT OF FOREIGN
AFFAIRS.
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POLITICAL PARTIES DEVELOPSECTION 3
20. Factions opposing groups within parties
Hamilton Sharp Focused Ambitious Active
political leader Formal dress Wanted ties with
Britain
Jefferson Country gentlemen Relaxed Constantly
worked on new ideas Dressed informal Agriculture S
upported France
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21. T-Chart (page 289)
Federalists Democratic Republicans
Led by Hamilton Strong national govt. Favored National Bank Wanted trade with Britain Wanted tariffs Manufacturing, shipping, trade Led by Jefferson Strong state govt. Disliked National Bank Wanted trade with France Opposed tariffs Agriculture
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29. Caucus a closed political meeting held by
the Federalists and Republicans to prepare for an
election.
22. Why do we have political parties? --so people
can organize and support their views

• First two parties
• Federalist
• Democratic-Republicans

23. Newspapers- grew in the late 1700s
took sides in political parties
and published views
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24. Election of 1796
The Constitution Presid
enthighest votes V.P.second highest votes
Electoral votes were counted Federalist
John Adams had the highest D.R. Thomas
Jefferson had the second highest. So, the
President and V.P came from opposing political
parties.
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25. JOHN ADAMS - The Second President
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26. Multi-Flow Chart (cause/effect)
Causes
Effects
U.S. CONFLICTS WITH FRANCE
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26. Multi-Flow Chart (cause/effect)
U.S. didnt abide by the Treaty of Alliance.
U.S. remained neutral France upset seized
ships
Jay Treaty upset France and the Americans.
Many Americans wanted to declare war on France.
U.S. CONFLICTS WITH FRANCE
France seized American ships and cargo.
John Adams sent a 3 person peace commission to
France.
The XYZ Affair
U.S. enlarged navy and army (built frigates)
Alien and Sedition Acts
Adams lost support of the Federalists. Jefferson
called for nullification of acts.
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XYZ Affair 1797, French agents demanded a
bribe from American ambassadors. Afterwards,
Congress voted to enlarge the U.S. army and navy.
Adams waited before asking Congress to declare
war hoping for a negotiation
Napoleon Bonaparte - New leader of France. He
did not want war with U.S.
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27. Frigates fast sailing ships with many guns
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28. The Federalist Party Splits
Adams ---strengthens the navy --resisted
pressure from Americans that wanted war
--Many Federalists were angry because they wanted
war with France . --Adams lost the support of
his own political party.
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In 1798, the Federalists controlled Congress
passed laws aimed at stopping the growth of the
Democratic-Republican party.
Alien and Sedition Acts
--pushed through Congress --Jefferson opposed
them
WHY?

• 29. Why did the D. Republicans oppose the Acts?
• The Acts limited public liberties and rights
  violated amendment 1

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In 1798, the Federalists controlled Congress
passed laws aimed at stopping the growth of the
Democratic-Republican party.
Alien and Sedition Acts
--pushed through Congress
WHY?

• 30. Why did the Federalists want the Acts?
• The new law would make immigrants wait 14 years
  before becoming citizens this would keep them
  from voting on side of Democratic-Republicans.

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The Election of 1800 .John Adams lost
support...Jefferson (D.R.) had gained
support/popularity.election was vicious and
hard fought.
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• 31. Results of the election of 1800.
• Federalists Adams and Pinckney
• Democratic-Republican Jefferson and Burr
• Democratic-Republicans won each candidate had 73
  votes.
• Jefferson was meant to be President, but voting
  method did not make that clear.
• Burr would not step aside so a personal struggle
  began.
• House of Representatives had to break the tie.
• Alexander Hamilton swings the vote, and Thomas
  Jefferson becomes the 3rd President of the United
  States.

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• 12th Amendment is created.
• Thomas Jefferson 3rd President of U.S.

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33. Infer
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34. Aaron Burr 1st Vice President
under Thomas Jefferson killed Alexander Hamilton
in a duel
THE FEDERALIST LEGACY guided our country
through crucial times won respect from other
nations 3 new states Vermont, Kentucky, and
Tennessee a new capital city named after
Washington