Washington’s Presidency

Topic One �How did the precedents set by George Washington shape the United States of America?

• State of the Union Address
• Cabinet departments in government (3)
• Take the oath of office on a Bible
• Civilian leadership of government
• Stay out of European wars

Topic Two �How did the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton affect the policies of George Washington’s administration?

• He stepped into the middle of the fight to prevent America from becoming something he did not want.
• Farming vs. Industry – Hamilton favored industry. Washington followed Hamilton.
• He leaned toward the Federalist side of arguments about politics.
• Nationwide conflict management.
• He respected Jefferson’s opinion, moved power toward the states.

Topic Three �How did George Washington’s policy of neutrality help America avoid war with European nations?

• He tried not to get involved in European politics, and let Americans make their own choices.
• Jay’s Treaty helped avoid European war.
• By organizing the Cabinet, he was able to promote neutrality.
• Proclamation of Neutrality, 1793. This stayed U.S. policy until WWI.

Topic Four �How did George Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion differ from the national response to Shays’ Rebellion? �What message did this send regarding the new government?�Why did his actions lead to such differing opinions about the new national government?

• Shays’ Rebellion response was by the state and, it was weak.
• Whiskey Rebellion response showed the intent of the government to collect taxes and enforce laws.
• The people believed that if Washington was not able enforce the law, republican government would fail.

Topic One �How did the precedents set by George Washington shape the United States of America?

• When he was elected, he had to create he structure of the government.
• He had to appoint a cabinet, judges.
• He avoided factions. He stayed in the center. He avoided preferring one party over another.
• Enforced tax collection.
• Federal government should pay states’ Rev. War debt.
• Two terms for a president.
• Maintain American neutrality – especially in Europe.
• Avoid appearing royal.
• Civilian leadership.

Topic Two �How did the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton affect the policies of George Washington’s administration?

• Washington had to help the nation, rather than individual.
• Generally sided Hamilton – especially on matters of money. Established the national bank, followed the British model.
• Followed Hamilton’s view on taxation.
• Often bypassed Jefferson’s requests.

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Topic Two �How did the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton affect the policies of George Washington’s administration?

• He tried to stay neutral between the two.
• Followed Hamilton on the national bank.
• Followed Hamilton on industrial future of America.
• Followed Jefferson’s ideas about including more people in government.

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Topic Three �How did George Washington’s policy of neutrality help America avoid war with European nations?

• Signed the Neutrality Act.
• Avoid wars by not choosing sides.
• Negotiated with European countries about maintain peace and trade.
• Avoid alliances.
• Tried to keep trade going with all European nations.
• Liked long range planning.

Topic Four �How did George Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion differ from the national response to Shays’ Rebellion? �What message did this send regarding the new government?�Why did his actions lead to such differing opinions about the new national government?

• Shays showed weak national response. Whiskey Rebellion showed a powerful national response.
• Showed power of the new government. The new government would not tolerate rebellion.
• Many people saw it as a very invasive tax and response. Others said we have to enforce federal law.

Topic Two �How did the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton affect the policies of George Washington’s administration?

• Washington had to help the nation, rather than individual.
• Generally sided Hamilton – especially on matters of money. Established the national bank, followed the British model.
• Followed Hamilton’s view on taxation.
• Often bypassed Jefferson’s requests.

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Topic One �How did the precedents set by George Washington shape the United States of America?

• He came up with the idea of a title.
• Inauguration speech. Set the tone for his administration.
• He chose a cabinet.
• Set a model for acting as Commander-in-Chief of the military.
• Took on diplomatic control.
• Chose federal judges.
• Chose to serve only two terms.

Topic Two �How did the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton affect the policies of George Washington’s administration?

• He chose to listen to multiple points of view.
• Financial policies followed Hamilton’s model.
• Listen and compromise between ideas.

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Topic Three �How did George Washington’s policy of neutrality help America avoid war with European nations?

• Jay’s Treaty – Keep peace with Britain.
• Negotiated peace with Britain and the rest of Europe.
• Pinckney’s Treaty was designed to keep things with Spain calm, reduce tensions on the Mississippi River.
• Neutrality Act, stay out of was still be allegiant with France.
• Stay out of European conflicts.

Topic Four �How did George Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion differ from the national response to Shays’ Rebellion? �What message did this send regarding the new government?�Why did his actions lead to such differing opinions about the new national government?

• He sent more men to stop the Whiskey Rebellion.
• He wanted to stop people from disobeying the national government.
• Shays’ Rebellion was a state response.
• This told people the government will act swiftly to stop rebellion.
• It was hated by people in the remote areas. There was a fair amount of national resentment.

Topic One �How did the precedents set by George Washington shape the United States of America?

• Two terms in office.
• Urged Americans to stay away from foreign influences and party factions.

Topic Two �How did the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton affect the policies of George Washington’s administration?

Topic Three �How did George Washington’s policy of neutrality help America avoid war with European nations?

• Jay’s Treaty was a poor attempt to regulate trade between Britain and the U.S.
• Pinckney’s Treaty granted control of much of the Gulf Coast to the U.S.
• Do not get involved in European politics.

Topic Four �How did George Washington’s response to the Whiskey Rebellion differ from the national response to Shays’ Rebellion? �What message did this send regarding the new government?�Why did his actions lead to such differing opinions about the new national government?

• Washington led 13,000 troops to crush the Whiskey Rebellion.
• Shays’ >> former soldiers involved in the rebellion. Whiskey >> it was brought down by soldiers.
• Shays’ Rebellion was controlled by the state.
• It showed the national government was willing to mobilize the army to control rebellion.
• It showed the people that the government would enforce the law. Did it look British?