Washington's Presidential Problems

Washington's Presidential Problems provides students an opportunity to learn about the problems of Washington's presidency and how the government solved them. These EASY-to-read passages challenge students to write in complete sentences when demonstrating their understanding. WE ALL NEED our students to READ AND WRITE more. Teachers may choose between digital worksheets in GOOGLE DRIVE or a Gallery Walk format. All materials are created for each separate activity. NO PREP REQUIRED! ANSWER KEY PROVIDED.

Students will learn:

1. Washington's precedents

2. How the executive branch of government took shape. Congress was unsure how much power the president ought to have over the cabinet. Students will learn the government's response.

3. How the Constitution established the Supreme Court as the final authority on many issues. Students will learn the government's response.

4. What is Hamilton's plan?  How Hamilton’s plan was approved. Students will learn the government's response.

5. Protective tariffs—high taxes on imports. Students will learn the government's response.

6. The Whiskey Rebellion-Students will learn the government's response.

7. Proclamation of Neutrality

8. Transfer of Power

9. Farewell Address