Download Washington`s Presidency- Part 2

9.2
Washington’s Presidency
Our Goal:
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
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Identify Characteristics/Skills/Qualifications George Washington had that made him a fit for
the presidency
Explain how Hamilton and Washington planned to fix the National Debt problem in the United
States
Understand the terms national debt, bonds, speculators, loose construction and strict
construction
Identify the differences Jefferson and Hamilton had concerning their approach to the
government and economy.
National Debt
Bonds
Speculator
Highlight Jefferson’s views in yellow and Hamilton’s ideas in green.
Highlight Jefferson’s views in yellow and Hamilton’s ideas in green.
1.Why did Hamilton believe the federal government could create a bank?
2. In your own words, what does loose construction of the constitution mean?
Identify the differences between Jefferson and Hamilton in government and economic
policies.
I’m Jefferson
I’m Hamilton