Summary:
George Washington was very revered and respected man in the new nation. He has become very famous and unquestionable throughout his presidency. He tried to stay above the political parties and conflicts. Then Washington decided to step down after his second term, issuing a farewell address because of that. In his farewell address, he talked about the future of how the nation should be. He didn't like the sectionalism and division that was happening and spoke danger of the political parties that would divide the nation. He also wanted the country's foreign policy to be neutral and not take alliances with foreign countries.
George Washington was very revered and respected man in the new nation. He has become very famous and unquestionable throughout his presidency. He tried to stay above the political parties and conflicts. Then Washington decided to step down after his second term, issuing a farewell address because of that. In his farewell address, he talked about the future of how the nation should be. He didn't like the sectionalism and division that was happening and spoke danger of the political parties that would divide the nation. He also wanted the country's foreign policy to be neutral and not take alliances with foreign countries.
George Washington: Because of his leadership during the revolutionary war, he was respected and revered by most people. He has been referred to as America's only "republican monarchy" because of his comparison to a king. He rose above parties and was against the parties separating and dividing the nation. He also believed that the foreign policy should be neutral. That we should not have foreign alliances and to stay isolated.
Thomas Jefferson: He and Washington were both Virginians and friends. Jefferson started speaking against Washington because of issues such as the Whiskey Rebellion. This worsened their friendship toward each other. Jefferson also was a leader of the Republican party, which Washington warned against in his address.
Alexander Hamilton: He was Washington second hand who helped Washington with the decision making and also came up with the financial plan. He was also a leader of the Federalists party and was against Jefferson. Washington asked him to help with writing the Farewell address. Although the words sound "Hamiltonian", the ideas were Washington's.
Thomas Jefferson: He and Washington were both Virginians and friends. Jefferson started speaking against Washington because of issues such as the Whiskey Rebellion. This worsened their friendship toward each other. Jefferson also was a leader of the Republican party, which Washington warned against in his address.
Alexander Hamilton: He was Washington second hand who helped Washington with the decision making and also came up with the financial plan. He was also a leader of the Federalists party and was against Jefferson. Washington asked him to help with writing the Farewell address. Although the words sound "Hamiltonian", the ideas were Washington's.
Vocabulary:
Bucolic- Relating to pleasant aspects of rural life
Rhetorical- figure of speech in a question asked to make a point about something
senile- person showing weakness of old age
posterity- future generations of the people
inveterate- having a habit or activity that is unlikely to change
Bucolic- Relating to pleasant aspects of rural life
Rhetorical- figure of speech in a question asked to make a point about something
senile- person showing weakness of old age
posterity- future generations of the people
inveterate- having a habit or activity that is unlikely to change
Timeline:
1. Washington lead the american revolution, giving him fame and respect.
2. Washington became the first constitutional president making various important decisions.
3. There was the Whiskey Rebellion which Washington wanted to shut down immediately.
4. Thomas Jefferson saw this as excessive and shameful use of power.
5. Hamilton's financial plan also gained criticism and worked up disagreements between two parties.
6. Later, Washington commanded Jay's treaty to avoid war with England until the nation was ready.
7. Many people protested this because of England's increased control over the nation.
8. Washington left office after two terms, and had a farewell address talking about how the future of America should be.
9. He left a legacy after he stepped down from office and his farewell address was remembered throughout the future.
10. Washington finally died on december 14, 1799, leaving the new nation on its own.
1. Washington lead the american revolution, giving him fame and respect.
2. Washington became the first constitutional president making various important decisions.
3. There was the Whiskey Rebellion which Washington wanted to shut down immediately.
4. Thomas Jefferson saw this as excessive and shameful use of power.
5. Hamilton's financial plan also gained criticism and worked up disagreements between two parties.
6. Later, Washington commanded Jay's treaty to avoid war with England until the nation was ready.
7. Many people protested this because of England's increased control over the nation.
8. Washington left office after two terms, and had a farewell address talking about how the future of America should be.
9. He left a legacy after he stepped down from office and his farewell address was remembered throughout the future.
10. Washington finally died on december 14, 1799, leaving the new nation on its own.