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4-3-2-1

4-3-2-1. 4 major issues discussed in the Constitution 3 key figures (people) 2 plans that forced compromise (the plan and the ideas behind it) 1 reason why they wanted change. Bill of Rights Hand Gestures. Washington’s Presidency. Accomplishments included: Two-terms (1789-1797)

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4-3-2-1

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  1. 4-3-2-1 • 4 major issues discussed in the Constitution • 3 key figures (people) • 2 plans that forced compromise (the plan and the ideas behind it) • 1 reason why they wanted change

  2. Bill of Rights Hand Gestures

  3. Washington’s Presidency • Accomplishments included: • Two-terms (1789-1797) • The Cabinet • The Federal Court system • When he left the Presidency, he warned the nation about the problems of political parties.

  4. Hamilton’s Financial Plan • Hamilton wanted to accomplish several things as he started as Sec. of the Treasury • Increase Federal power • Pay off debts • Protect industry • He tried to accomplish this through the following: • A tax on whiskey • A protective tariff • A national bank

  5. The Whiskey Rebellion • It occurred because of the tax on whiskey. • Whiskey was important to western farmers because it was a product of corn that could be shipped east for sale. • The poor farmers rebelled against the tax. • Washington used the army to put down the rebellion. • This demonstrated that the new government was committed to enforcing its laws.

  6. Jefferson’s Response • Jefferson opposed much of Hamilton’s Plan • He felt that it was too focused on the wealthy and ignored the concerns of the common man • He also felt that the plan would give power to the Federal government at the expense of the states.

  7. Jeffersonian Republicans • These were those people who were critics of the Federalists. • They with the Federalists formed the first political parties in the U.S.

  8. Foreign Affairs • The French Revolution • Americans supported the idea of the Revolution, but were horrified by the mob violence • Proclamation of Neutrality • Washington believed that the US was not strong enough to be involved in foreign wars or alliances

  9. The Presidency of Adams • The XYZ Affair • France tried to bully the United States delegates into paying a bribe in order to enter negotiations • Adams resisted the call for war • The Alien and Sedition Acts • These laws raised the time for citizenship from 5 to 14 years • The Sedition Act made it a crime to criticize the President or Congress • The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions • These were responses written by Madison and Jefferson that railed against the expansion of power in the Sedition Act • These resolutions stated that states should be able to NULLIFY federal laws that are unconstitutional

  10. The Revolution of 1800 • The election of 1800 represented the first time in history that a country had peacefully transferred power from one political group to its rival without bloodshed

  11. What did the Whiskey Rebellion show about George Washington? • He lacked the ability to forge foreign alliances. • He was a strong president who was willing to use federal troops when needed. • He could not efficiently govern a nation because he was not well-respected. • He strongly believed that political parties should govern the nation.

  12. Against the wisdom of George Washington, political parties emerged with the 1796 elections. The Federalists, who supported the policies of Alexander Hamilton, were opposed to the Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. What was one philosophical difference between the Federalists and the Republicans? • A disagreement over who should be taxed more • A strong central government versus strong state governments • The ability of the Federalists to lead the country in war • The importance of creating a system of checks and balances in government

  13. Which of the following best describes a Federalist? • Someone who favors farmers over businessmen • Someone who believes in a strong government that helps US businesses • Someone who opposes tariffs that might hurt small landowners • Someone who supports Thomas Jefferson over John Adams

  14. 1st Amendment Court Cases

  15. Write an opening paragraph to an essay with the following question(s). • Do you think there should be any restrictions to free speech? Why or why not? • Your opening paragraph should include a clear thesis and outline the ideas in the rest of the paper. • Think about opposing arguments • Think about specific examples in real life

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