Chapter 10.1 Lying The Foundations of Government
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Chapter 10.1 Lying The Foundations of Government George Washington looked forward to retiring from public life after the signing of the Constitution. However, duty would call him into service one last time.
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Chapter 10.1 Lying The Foundations of
GovernmentGeorge Washington
looked forward to retiring from public life after the signing of the Constitution. However, duty
would call him into service one last time.
Why did George Washington want to retire?
In 1789George Washington
was57 yrs old.
Most men lived to 60
Had a farm to run at Mt. Vernon, Virginia
Had a family to raiseTwo children had
recently diedo Left 2 grandchildren
for George and Martha to raise
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Mt. Vernon, Virginia….8,000 acres
Mt. Vernon, VirginiaWhere George ate dinner
However, after the signing of the U.S. Constitution…we needed a POTUS
It was determined that only 4 men were up for the job:George Washington
Most well liked man in America
John AdamsLiked in Massachusetts
Not well known elsewhere
Thomas Jefferson Did not want to be 1st POTUS
Benjamin FranklinFelt he was too old and fat.
January 1789Each state sent a
delegate to New York to pick the first POTUS. This group becomes
known as the electoral collegeGroup of people that still
pick the POTUS today.
April 6, 1789George Washington was
picked as 1st POTUSJohn Adams becomes Vice
President
Why did Washington accept the presidency? He felt it was his duty
to continue to serve his country until it was no longer necessary…
So, he becomes the leader of a country with 4,000,000 citizens.
So where do we begin?
Our County’s 1st CapitalNew York City, NYPopulation: 33,000
Go see it today
Our 1st President, the Honorable George Washington
Washington Takes the Oath of Officehttp://www.mrbach.net/documents/multime
dia_2.html
Washington’s 1st Duty…Make a Dream Team to help run the Country
Appoint people to help him make decisionsCalled the Presidential
CabinetEach person is titled a
Secretary. Secretary of State
o Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of the Treasuryo Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of Waro Henry Knox
Next, set up the Court System
Why? Our new country needs a law system that works
from day 1!
Pres. Washington gets Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 1789Sets up court system in America:
Supreme Court is highest court in landCourts of AppealsDistrict Courts Local Courts is lowest
Next, President Washington is going to try to fix the financial crisis in America…..let the fun begin.
Review QuestionsWhere did George Washington call home?
What was the first capital of the United States?
What is the Presidential Cabinet?
What group selected the first POTUS?
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
