First Political Parties

Project

• This project is worth 80 points and is your assignment for Standard

George Washingto

n1st President

Nominated UnanimouslyServed Two TermsFamous Farewell

Address

GW’s Cabinet

State: Thomas JeffersonWar: Henry Knox

Treasury: Alexander HamiltonAttorney General: Edmund

Randolph

2 Parties

• Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonian Republicans): Thomas Jefferson

• Federalist: Alexander Hamilton

Washington’s Farewell

• Political Parties are bad and evil

• Do not make permanent foreign alliances

• Government should be based on morals and religions

• Example of a president only serving 2 terms - 8 years

THE PROJECT

• Advertisement in favor of one of the two parties

• Using Presentation Software

Step 1

• 1. Get a partner/group.

• 2. Two jobs

• Research

• Pictures

• After you choose your party

• Where did they/their party stand on:

• Economy

• Federalism vs. States Rights

• Bank of the United States

• Assumption of National Debt

• Interpretation of the Constitution

• You must have one quote regarding each of these matters from the founders of their respective parties.

Step 1: Research

Step 1: Pics

• Search Bing and find a minimum of 7 photos to use in your project (1 must be of the founder)

Step 2: Presentation

• In Presentation, you will create a short ad 1.5 to 3 minutes in length for your party (of the first two political parties)

Step 3: Presentations

• We will show your Presentation in class.

• As we watch - students will fill out foldables regarding each party.

• Projects are due by

Rubric

Research/Accuracy 20 pts

Pics (minimum 7) 14 pts

Punctuality 20 pts

Creativity 10 pts

Foldable 16 pts

TOTAL 80 PTS