Lesson 9:

Launching the New Government

Lesson 9:Launching A New Government

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Bellwork: January 6, 2015The major role of political parties in the United States is to Pick up Lesson 9 Study Guide from table.

Sit in new assigned seat.Write a reflection for Semester 1 on the back of your study guide

(What were the positives and negatives for you in this classroom? What changes would you like to see for term 3? What changes are you going to make for term 3? etc…….)

Bellwork: January 7, 2015

Pick up a half sheet of paper and a Pick up a half sheet of paper and a map sheet from the tablemap sheet from the tableWrite your name on bothWrite your name on both

Bellwork: January 8, 2015•Using your maps of Washington D.C.•WRITE AND ANSWER the question below on the back of your study guide.

Which states border

Washington D.C.?

Where Is Washington D.C.?

Bellwork: January 10, 2014

• Use the Map of Washington D.C. to write and answer the following question.

What parkway follows the Potomac River?

Bellwork: January 13, 2014•Use map to WRITE AND ANSWER the question below.

What highway should be taken to get from New York Avenue to the city of Annapolis, Maryland?

Bellwork: January 14, 2014

Write and answer the questions below using map of Washington D.C.

1. Congress meets in the Capitol. In what direction is the Capitol from the White House?

2. What Virginia city is west of the Lincoln Memorial, just across the Potomac River?

Sherlock Holmes

“He who takes time to grasp the evidence will end up miles ahead of them all.”

Citing Evidence:Textual Evidence: Paragraph two states that 3 ½ years ago the

French Revolution began WHICH is evidence that ……………..

Paragraph four states that …………. which is proof that ……….

Bellwork: Open books to page 588.

Write and answer questions 1 and 2.

Be prepared to discuss.

Washington Takes Office (page 278)

1. Inauguration: ceremony in which President officially takes office.

George Washington took the oath of office on April 30, 1789.

“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….

An act or decision that sets the example for

others to follow

1 2

4 5 6

3precedent

your definition

Visual/drawing

List 3 synonyms

8th grade sentence

Give an example/

experience

precedentprecedent

precedent precedent precedent

examplemodel

standardpattern

Henry Ford set a new precedent by being the first to use the assembly line in manufacturing.

I was the oldest of4 daughters, so I had to set the precedent for many things such as how clean my room needed to be.

3. Challenges of the new country:

• U.S. was a weak country.

• Army was small, and had no navy.

• Frontier settlements were under constant attack by Native Americans.

• Pirates threatened American trade.

• U.S. owed money. (page 280)                                         

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.”

5. precedent

Washington sets the precedent….

6. Thomas Jefferson – Secretary of State

7. Alexander Hamilton – Secretary of Treasury

Hamilton’s Plan:1. 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.

Congress create a National Bank.

9. Hamilton asked Congress to pass a tariff – taxes placed on certain manufactured goods

brought into the country.

10. Hamilton’s logic: protect American made goods from foreign competition which would

improve economy.

Whiskey Rebellion

When

Where

Who

What

Why

1794

Western Pennsylvania

Farmers on the Western frontier/government agents

Farmers refused to pay a governmental tax on whiskey.

Farmers felt that a tax on whiskey was as unfair as the British taxes.

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.

The The FrenchFrench

RevolutionRevolution

1789-18051789-1805

“Sum It Up”• You have $5.00 to use on words.• Each word cost .10 cents.• You are to summarize given section of book

using $5.00 or less.• DON’T PLAGIARIZE.• Include main ideas.• Demonstrate good writing skills

Read and be Prepared to Discuss.Group 1 & 8: Responses to the French Revolution

(page 284-285) #13 and #14 of COS

Group 2: The United States Remains Neutral (page 285)

#15, #16, and #17 of COS

Group 3: Struggling to Remain Neutral ( page 286)

#17, #18, and #19 of COS

Group 4: A Distrust of Political Parties (page 287-288)

#20 and #21 of COS

Group 5: Differing Views (page 288-289)

#21 and #22 of COS

Group 6: Development of Political Parties (page 289-290)

#22 and #23 of COS

Group 7: Election of 1796 (page 290)

#24 and #25 of COS

“Sum It Up”Row A: Responses to the French Revolution (page 284-285)

#13 and #14 of COS

Row B: The United States Remains Neutral (page 285)

#15, #16, and #17 of COS

Row C: Struggling to Remain Neutral ( page 286)

#17, #18, and #19 of COS

Row D: A Distrust of Political Parties (page 287-288)

#20 and #21 of COS

Row E: Differing Views (page 288-289)

#21 and #22 of COS

Row F: Development of Political Parties (page 289-290)

#22 and #23 of COS

Row G: Election of 1796 (page 290)

#24 and #25 of COS

Causes of the Causes of the RevolutionRevolution

Revolution Revolution Threatens the Threatens the French KingFrench King

Gap between rich Gap between rich & poor; heavy & poor; heavy

taxestaxes

desire for desire for privilegesprivileges

government debtgovernment debt

poor harvest & poor harvest & high bread priceshigh bread prices

poor leadershippoor leadership “ “Old Regime”Old Regime”

Enlightenment ideasEnlightenment ideas

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.

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.

History of the Guillotine

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

The Guillotine!

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

• Quick and “painless” death

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.

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

The French Revolution

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

Hamilton and Jefferson disagree.

Washington makes a decision.

17. A Proclamation of Neutrality was issued. Jay Treaty was signed and negotiated.

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.

19. In Washington’s Farewell Address, he warned that political parties would divide the nation and that America should STAY OUT

OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

George Washington

He who takes the time to grasp the evidence will end up miles

ahead of the others.

Sherlock Holmes

Citing Evidence:Textual Evidence: Paragraph two states that 3 ½ years ago the

French Revolution began WHICH is evidence that ……………..

Paragraph four states that ………….

POLITICAL PARTIES DEVELOPSECTION 3

Hamilton:

SharpFocusedAmbitiousActive political leaderFormal dressWanted ties with Britain

Jefferson:

Country gentlemenRelaxedConstantly worked on new ideasDressed informalAgricultureSupported France

20. Factions – opposing groups within parties

21. T-Chart (page 289)

Federalists Democratic Republicans

Led by HamiltonStrong national govt.Favored National BankWanted trade with BritainWanted tariffsManufacturing, shipping, trade

Led by JeffersonStrong state govt.Disliked National BankWanted trade with FranceOpposed tariffsAgriculture

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

23. Newspapers- grew in the late 1700’s took sides in political

parties and published views

First two parties:FederalistDemocratic-Republicans

The ConstitutionPresident=highest 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.

24. Election of 1796

25. JOHN ADAMS - The Second President

26. Multi-Flow Chart (cause/effect)

U.S. CONFLICTS

WITH FRANCE

Causes Effects

Remember FOR

26. Multi-Flow Chart (cause/effect)

U.S. CONFLICTS

WITH FRANCE

U.S. didn’t abide by the Treaty of Alliance.Jay Treaty upsetFrance and the Americans.France seizedAmerican ships and cargo.The XYZ Affair

Alien and Sedition Acts

U.S. remained neutral; France upset; seized ships

Many Americans wanted to declare war on France.

John Adams sent a 3 person peace commission to France.

U.S. enlarged navy and army(built frigates)Adams lost support of the Federalists.Jefferson called for nullification of acts.

Remember FOR

John Adams

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.

Section 4 topicsRow A: #27 and #28

Row B: #29

Row C: #30

Row D: #31

Row E: #32

All rows do #33

Row F: #34

Row G: #34

27. Frigates – fast sailing ships with many guns

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.

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

WHY?

29. Why did the D. Republicans oppose the Acts?

The Acts limited public liberties and rights; violated amendment 1

--pushed through Congress--Jefferson opposed them

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

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.

--pushed through Congress

The Election of 1800 – ….John Adams lost support……..

…….Jefferson (D.R.) had gained support/popularity……….election was vicious and hard fought……….

31. Results of the election of 1800.

Federalists: Adams and PinckneyDemocratic-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.

32. 12th Amendment is created.Thomas Jefferson = 3rd President of U.S.

33. Infer

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

35. Concept

MAPS

1. Write a short, character essay on one of the people in chapter 10. (About a ½ of page) (neat)

2. Label name, date, and title at top of paper, and turn in to teacher.

3. Teacher will choose three panel members to come and sit in front of room, and teacher will read aloud one essay from one of the panel members. One panel member is the author; the other two are actors that are going to pretend they wrote the essay.

4. Remaining class will ask questions to panel by raising hand and being called on by teacher. Each person will only get to ask ONE question to ONE panel member.

5. After time is up, class will vote as to who is telling the truth.

1. Analyze the differences in the political views of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Decide which leader’s views are most reflected in the United States as a nation today. Support your decision with examples.

2. Choose one of the following topics: the rise of political parties or the XYZ Affair. Describe the causes that led to the development you chose, and explain the effects of that development on the United States.

3. Describe President George Washington’s view of foreign policy. Explain whether you think this policy fit the nation’s need at the time. Support your conclusion with examples from the text.

4. Evaluate the presidency of John Adams. Decide which of his policies and actions benefited the nation and which were harmful to the goals of democracy. Explain your conclusions.

5. Analyze the concept of compromise. Explain the purpose and reactions of Jay’s Treaty.

6. Analyze the concept of communication. Describe the role of newspapers after the development of political parties.

Choose ONE topic and write a well developed paragraph.

1. Open textbook to page 429 and read.

2. CREATE a political cartoon using the topics/issues from Unit 9

3. Use handout (Cartoon Analysis Guide ) to make sure your cartoon contains the necessary elements.

4. On back of the cartoon, create and write 5 questions that you would like for someone to answer about your cartoon. DO NOT WRITE ANSWERS, ONLY QUESTIONS.

5. THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. TURN IN WHEN FINISHED.

POLITICAL CARTOON ASSIGNMENT: