US History - Presidency of George Washington
Aim: Why are setting precedents important to a president?
Do Now: How many times were you the first to do something or the first to about to do something?
Lesson Overview:
| Item | Approx Time |
| Do Now | 3-5 Min |
| Mini Lesson | 15-20 Min |
| Activity | 15 Min |
| Discussion | 5-7 Min |
Presidential Precedents
- Neutrality in Foreign Affairs
- 2-term Presidency
- Use of Force To Enforce The Law (Whiskey Rebellion)
- Calling the Cabinet to Offer Advice
- How to address the President (he came up with the title President.)
- First to be inaugurated
- First to make inauguration speech
- First to create executive departments
- First to create a Cabinet of Advisers
Classwork & Homework
Lesson PowerPoint: George Washington - Precedents
Lesson Activity: Presidential Precedents
Homework: None