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Understanding George Washington's Domestic Policy: Key Steps and Challenges

Dive into George Washington's domestic policy and the early challenges he faced as the first President. Inaugurated in New York City on April 30, 1789, Washington set crucial precedents for future generations. He established his First Cabinet with advisors like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton while confronting significant issues such as national debt and economic policies, including the creation of the Bank of the United States. Explore Washington's legislative actions, including the Judiciary Act and responses to the Whiskey Rebellion, to understand the foundations of American governance.

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Understanding George Washington's Domestic Policy: Key Steps and Challenges

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  1. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • Get out your new spiral and set up a new table of contents 2. Update table of contents Date Title Entry # 01/22 Washington’s Domestic policy notes 1 3. Turn to entry number 1 and set up Cornell notes

  2. Could George Washington tell a lie? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx-aCtLiTfA

  3. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 - John Adams was his V.P.

  4. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 - John Adams was his V.P. B. Set an example for future generations -Constitution set a guideline for the prez. But didn’t tell him what to do -Served 2 terms and then decided to retire

  5. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 -John Adams was his V.P. B. Set an example for future generations -Constitution set a guideline for the prez. But didn’t tell him what to do -Served 2 terms and then decided to retire C. First Cabinet -people who would advise him State – Thomas Jefferson Treasury – Alex. Hamilton War – Henry Knox

  6. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • First Steps A. Inaugurated in New York City – April 30, 1789 -John Adams was his V.P. B. Set an example for future generations -Constitution set a guideline for the prez. But didn’t tell him what to do -Served 2 terms and then decided to retire C. First Cabinet -people who would advise him State – Thomas Jefferson Treasury – Alex. Hamilton War – Henry Knox D. Federal Court System -1789 – Judiciary Act – said Supreme Court should have 6 judges ( John Jay became chief justice)

  7. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of Treasury) faced many problems Nations Debt -National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy7FJJ_ud84

  8. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of Treasury) faced many problems Nations Debt -National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution B. Plan -gov’t would repay all debts (federal and state)

  9. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of State) faced many problems Nations Debt -National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution B. Plan -gov’t would repay all debts (federal and state) C. Debating Hamilton – James Madison didn’t like the plan -Southern states had already paid back their debt and Madison thought it wasn’t fair

  10. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Reducing the A. Hamilton (Sec. of State) faced many problems Nations Debt -National Debt: Very large, borrowed a lot of foreign $ -Sold Bonds: to raise $ during the Revolution B. Plan -gov’t would repay all debts (federal and state) C. Debating Hamilton – James Madison didn’t like the plan -Southern states had already paid back their debt and Madison thought it wasn’t fair D. Hamilton’s Compromise -If the South would support his plan they would move the capital to present day Washington D.C.

  11. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Plans to build A. Bank of the United States The Economy -Tax $ would be deposited there -Issue paper money to pay bills -Make loans to farmers and businesses (encourage eco. growth) – Capitalism

  12. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Plans to build A. Bank of the United States The Economy -Tax $ would be deposited there -Issue paper money to pay bills -Make loans to farmers and businesses (encourage eco. growth) – Capitalism B. Tariff (Taxes) -To help American manufactures -Hamilton wanted high tariffs to protect Am. Business - North: supported it (factories) -South: against (bought many imports) -Compromise: Congress passes a lower tax than Hamilton wanted

  13. George Washington’s Domestic Policy • Plans to build A. Bank of the United States The Economy -Tax $ would be deposited there -Issue paper money to pay bills -Make loans to farmers and businesses (encourage eco. growth) – Capitalism B. Tariff (Taxes) -To help American manufactures -Hamilton wanted high tariffs to protect Am. Business - North: supported it (factories) -South: against (bought many imports) -Compromise: Congress passes a lower tax than Hamilton wanted C. Whiskey Rebellion -Congress passed a tax on all liquor -Tax sparked a Rebellion in western Pennsylvania -Whiskey Rebellion tested the will of the government

  14. Homework • Go back through your notes and write 4 questions • Summary for your notes • Inferencing worksheet

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