I can ...
...explain how the actions of the Washington administration created a stronger Federal government.
...explain how the actions of the Washington administration provided peaceful transitions of power
...explain how the actions of the Washington administration helped repel a foreign invasion.
To do this I need to be able to ...
... describe what the word precedent means.
... explain that the Constitution originally allowed the President to serve as many 4 year terms as he could be elected.
... identify the precedents established by George Washington, including the two-term presidency.
... explain the difference between federal and state governments (Federalism).
... explain what Hamilton's plan of assumption entailed.
... explain Hamilton's plan to create the 1st national bank.
... explain how Washington ended the Whiskey Rebellion.
... explain what the benefits of negotiating the Jay Treaty.
... explain that peaceful transitions of the presidency began with Washington