Early Republic
We will look at some of the early policies put into place by the first few presidents.  This unit will last only about a week or two and will set us up for expansion and war in the future of America. 

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#1 Early Republic Powerpoints
How was life under the first President.  What were some of the challenges?  What precidents did he set?

Notepacket for Washington
1. Washington's Presidency
2. Challenges of a New Government                3. The Federalists in Charge                              

#2 Washington Notes for the book   (option for bookwork with guided notes)

Challenges of Government
Federalists in Charge

​#3 Forming your own Cabinet
Form your own cabinet to help you run your own country.  Be careful who you select because it could come back to impeach you.  

#4 How the Banks Work
See what Alexander Hamilton does to help the national bank.

#5 Launching a New Republic (self guided notes)
Understanding the start of the United States Government and the problems it had.  
Launching Republic                 Handout

#6 Whiskey Rebellion DBQ    Whiskey Rebellion Mini-Q WWYD
What would you have done if this would have happened while you were developing your country?  Compare it to what actually happened.  

#7  Who's number 1?         WTE Student Sheet
Who do you think needs to be number 1?  Decide whether you think George Washington should be on a $1 bill.  

#8  Farewell Address (handout)
What did Washington warn the country about and did they listen to him?  

#9  Alien and Sedition Acts
See what these are and decide your opinion.  First write a letter to the principal to change any rule you would like to change in the school.  Then complete the activity.  

#10  Federalists vs Republican (Opinions)      Federalists vs Republican (Sheet)
Decide who said it.  Understand the difference between to two political parties.  
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#11  Alexander Hamilton ppt                        guided notes
See what Alexander Hamilton does to help the national bank.

#12  Hamilton vs Jefferson Sheg Lesson
Examine the documents to form an educated opinion.  

​​#13 Breakout EDU's for Road to Revolution
Hamilton Letter

#14 Washington Scavenger Hunt