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The 1The 1stst President President

Why George Washington?Why George Washington?

• What do we know about George What do we know about George Washington that would cause him to be Washington that would cause him to be elected unanimously as our 1elected unanimously as our 1stst President? President?• Successful BusinessmanSuccessful Businessman• Military Hero F&I War, RevolutionaryMilitary Hero F&I War, Revolutionary• Involved in VA PoliticsInvolved in VA Politics• President of Constitutional ConventionPresident of Constitutional Convention• Continental CongressContinental Congress

The First Presidential ElectionThe First Presidential Election

• No campaigns like todayNo campaigns like today

• Where did the election take place?Where did the election take place?

• www.270towin.com

The First InaugurationThe First Inauguration

• NYC Federal HallNYC Federal Hall

The Oath of OfficeThe Oath of Office

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United defend the Constitution of the United States." (So help me God)States." (So help me God)

Article II Section IArticle II Section I

11stst Congress Congress

• Summer 1789Summer 1789• Executive BranchExecutive Branch

• StateState

• TreasuryTreasury

• WarWar

• Attorney GeneralAttorney General

• Postmaster GeneralPostmaster General

The President’s CabinetThe President’s Cabinet

• Who was the Secretary of ….?Who was the Secretary of ….?• WarWar• TreasuryTreasury• StateState

• Attorney GeneralAttorney General

Cabinet DebateCabinet Debate

• Presidential Power over Cabinet?Presidential Power over Cabinet?

• Dismiss without Senate approval?Dismiss without Senate approval?

• Went to voteWent to vote

• Our Current Cabinet

Presidential SuccessionPresidential Succession

• Who Takes over for the President?Who Takes over for the President?

• 1787- What is Disability?1787- What is Disability?

• 1787- Constitution?1787- Constitution?

• 11stst Congress – Debate? Congress – Debate?

• Leave it for 2Leave it for 2ndnd Congress Congress

• Current Succession

Succession?Succession?• 1 Vice President Joe Biden 1 Vice President Joe Biden

• 2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi 2 Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi

• 3 President pro tempore of the Senate Robert Byrd 3 President pro tempore of the Senate Robert Byrd

• 4 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 4 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

• 5 Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner 5 Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner

• 6 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates6 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates

• 7 Attorney General Eric Holder 7 Attorney General Eric Holder

• 8 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar 8 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar

• 9 Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack 9 Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

• 10 Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke 10 Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke

• 11 Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis 11 Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis

• 12 Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius 12 Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius

• 13 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan 13 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan

• 14 Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood 14 Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood

• 15 Secretary of Energy Steven Chu 15 Secretary of Energy Steven Chu

• 16 Secretary of Education Arne Duncan 16 Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

• 17 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki 17 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki

• 18 Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano18 Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano

Judiciary Act of 1789Judiciary Act of 1789

• Federal Court SystemFederal Court System• John Jay Chief JusticeJohn Jay Chief Justice• Supreme CourtSupreme Court

Chief Justices get to wear this sweet robe. I know ya’ll

jealous!

Question?Question?

• Can you draw the hierarchy of the Federal Can you draw the hierarchy of the Federal court system?court system?

• Can a federal court overturn a state court?Can a federal court overturn a state court?

Bill of RightsBill of Rights

• December 1791December 1791

• 12 Passed in Congress12 Passed in Congress

• 10 Ratified by states10 Ratified by states

• 1010thth Amendment Amendment• ““are reserved to the States respectively, or the are reserved to the States respectively, or the

people”people”

““No Slip will Pass Unnoticed”No Slip will Pass Unnoticed”

• PrecedentPrecedent• Mr. PresidentMr. President

• 2 Terms2 Terms• Private CitizenPrivate Citizen

I set the example of

standing like this!

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George Washington MovieGeorge Washington Movie

• In your notes write In your notes write down 5 facts you down 5 facts you learn about George learn about George Washington during Washington during the movie.the movie.

The National Government GrowsThe National Government Grows

Washington’s PresidencyWashington’s Presidency

Money TroublesMoney Troubles

• National DebtNational Debt

• Hamilton’s PlanHamilton’s Plan

• Backlash to Hamilton’s PlanBacklash to Hamilton’s Plan• Bond issuesBond issues• SpeculationSpeculation

The Federal Government should pay back the debt owed by the states! Now put me on the 10 dolla’

bill!

Debt CompromiseDebt Compromise

• A Capitol in the SouthA Capitol in the South• Debt problems easedDebt problems eased

The National BankThe National Bank

• Hamilton argued for Hamilton argued for creation of a National creation of a National BankBank

A national bank would help spur development and can be invested by both the government and private citizens!

A National Bank is straight unconstitutional! Show me where it says that in the Constitution!

Just because its not in the

Constitution does not mean that we

can’t do it!

In the end, I won! It relieved war debt,

created our currency, sold the western

territories!Yeah so. We will over turn the charter at the end of its 20

years.

Government RevenueGovernment Revenue

• Hamilton proposed Hamilton proposed tariffstariffs

• National taxesNational taxes

The government now has financial power and some

income! Now I am gonna put some 24’s

on my carriage!

The Whiskey RebellionThe Whiskey Rebellion

• Taxes led to rebellion in western PATaxes led to rebellion in western PA

Washington to the WestWashington to the WestRebel against my government? Not on my watch? Who wants

some of this?

Not us Mr. President, we’re sorry. We will

pay our tax.

Thought so. Who would wanna fight a guy who looks this

good on a horse anyway?

Growing PainsGrowing Pains

• Northwest TerritoryNorthwest Territory• What set up settlement What set up settlement

of the NW Territory?of the NW Territory?

The Original SettlersThe Original Settlers

• Native AmericansNative Americans• Miami, Huron, Ottawa, ShawneeMiami, Huron, Ottawa, Shawnee

The Original SettlersThe Original Settlers

• Native Americans being displacedNative Americans being displaced

• Caught between US and BritishCaught between US and British

• TreatiesTreaties

• SettlersSettlers

Fighting in the TerritoriesFighting in the Territories

• Britain compels the NativesBritain compels the Natives• Gen. Arthur St. Clair 1791Gen. Arthur St. Clair 1791

A Local Hero Sent WestA Local Hero Sent West

• General “Mad” General “Mad” Anthony WayneAnthony Wayne

• Revolutionary War Revolutionary War HeroHero

• Sent by GW to Ohio Sent by GW to Ohio to fight Native to fight Native AmericansAmericans

The Battle of Fallen TimbersThe Battle of Fallen Timbers

• 1794 – Wayne Defeats Blue Jacket of 1794 – Wayne Defeats Blue Jacket of ShawneeShawnee

The Treaty of GreenvilleThe Treaty of Greenville

• Natives cede much of land in Ohio Natives cede much of land in Ohio and some of Indianaand some of Indiana

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NeutralityNeutrality

• French and England go to War in 1793French and England go to War in 1793

• Americans split on supportAmericans split on support

• GW’s Proclamation of NeutralityGW’s Proclamation of Neutrality

• US trades with both sidesUS trades with both sides

• Britain impressing sailorsBritain impressing sailors

Jay’s TreatyJay’s Treaty

• John Jay sent to settle disputes with John Jay sent to settle disputes with EnglandEngland

• ImpressmentImpressment

• OutcomesOutcomes

Treaty with SpainTreaty with Spain

• 1795 – Pinckney’s Treaty1795 – Pinckney’s Treaty

• Free Navigation of Mississippi RiverFree Navigation of Mississippi River

Washington’s FarewellWashington’s Farewell

• 2 Terms2 Terms• PrecedentPrecedent

• Farewell address to congress and NationFarewell address to congress and Nation

George Washington’s FarewellGeorge Washington’s Farewell

• 17961796

• Warnings for the young country:Warnings for the young country:• Beware the growing regional differencesBeware the growing regional differences• Watch out for factions (political parties)Watch out for factions (political parties)• Beware entangling foreign alliancesBeware entangling foreign alliances

• Did / Has our country heeded Washington’s Did / Has our country heeded Washington’s Warnings?Warnings?

Washington’s Other FarewellWashington’s Other Farewell

• Eyewitness to History Eyewitness to History

• Primary Source AccountPrimary Source Account

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