PPT-Hamilton & Jefferson Viewpoints

Farmers are the economic backbone of the United States A government should be run by highlyqualified people State governments are better equipped to handle the vast majority of issues better than the federal government . National Debt. Biggest Challenge for Hamilton-Sec. of the treasury. 25.0 Million Pay . off National . debt (State Debt). 11.7 . Million Pay off Foreign . Countries. 40.0 . Million . Pay off to . US Citizens. 6.3 - Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course. Objectives. Election of 1800. The divide between the political parties sharpens, as Adams is seen as tool of the rich and supporter of British style Monarchy, and Jefferson is seen as an atheist and supporter of dangerous French Revolution.. e. . Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton).. GEORGE WASHINGTON. Election of 1789. Presidential. Candidate. Home State. Political Party. Electoral Vote. George Washington . Virginia . No Party . 69 . 85.2% . John Adams . Massachusetts . No Party . Textbook. Pages 184-188. Jefferson Wins Presidential Election of 1800. Jefferson (R.) vs. John Adams (F). Jefferson defeated Adams by 8 electoral votes.. Aaron Burr received the same number of votes as Jefferson (House of Rep. had to pick winner). GHHS. Washington’s Presidency: . The Federalist Era. 1. st. President . Elected in 1789. Only president ever to be elected unanimously . Runner up was John Adams, became VP . Executive Departments . Please pick up a unit guide and Class Notes #12 from the cart.. T. ake out Focus #12 . and . use . the first 10 minutes of class completing Part II and whatever you haven’t finished for Part I. Compare notes with your table.. e. . Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams; include the Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton).. Analyze the development of the two-party system during the presidency of George Washington, including controversies over domestic and foreign policies and the regional interests of the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists.. Essential Question. What political traditions and tensions first appeared in the early years of the new republic? . Washington’s Presidency. Washington was unanimously voted 1. st. president and his actions set a . Alexander Hamilton. He was born out of wedlock in the British West Indies.. Orphaned at an early age. Benefactors provided him with money to study in New York at King’s College aka Columbia University. Please pick up a unit guide and Class Notes #12 from the cart.. T. ake out Focus #12 . and . use . the first 10 minutes of class completing Part II and whatever you haven’t finished for Part I. Compare notes with your table.. Course of a New Nation – A Conflict of Views. Conflict of Views. Hamilton . Born:. Poor in the West Indies. Wanted Economy:. Based on trade and industry. Loose Constructionist:. If it is not in the Constitution it does not mean you can’t do it. The Federalist Era. Section 1: The First President. Hamilton vs. Jefferson. Look back at pg. 277.. Now that you have historical context, what do you think these quotes mean?. Why do these men feel as they do?.