Washington's Presidency and Precedents

The main goals of today are:

• Identify the process used to elect Washington as President

• Explain how the court system was set up

• Identify purpose of the Presidents Cabinet

• Analyze Economic Problems the country faced

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Today's Objectives:

​Grab your binder, turn to Starter Question page 1E

​Starter Question

Date: 5/9/2023

Topic:

Question:

Washington's Presidenchy

​Today's Agenda:

• View and analyze a short clip from "John Adams" HBO mini series. Pay attention you will be assessed on what we view.

• Complete the Quizizz questions based on the following topics: Electoral College, InnaugurationWashingtons Presidency

Multiple Choice

How was John Adams elected as the United States first 2nd V.P.?

• By the people

• By George Washington

• He elected himself

• The electoral college

Poll

Based on the caption shown, does John Adams feel appreciated? Can you explain why?

Drag and Drop

Who is John Adams addressing in this scene?​ ​ ​ ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Delegates

Representatives

Patriots

Slaves

British

Multiple Choice

How does John Adams address George Washington?

• Mr. President

• Sir King

• Your excellency

• General

Multiple Choice

During Washington's inauguration what flag do you notice in the crowd besides the American Flag? Why is this important?

• German Flag

• French Flag

• Swedish Flag

• British Flag

Multiple Choice

By creating the first cabinet, Washington set an important _____________ for others to follow.

• Precedent

• Threat

• Monarchy

Poll

Before we begin notes, what do you think is the biggest problem the United States faces now they are independent?

• Starting a National Bank

• Paying off debt

• Establishing a court system

• All of these are important issues