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DAILY GOALS
6. Debate how the ideas behind Hamilton’s
economic plan would be received today
7. Describe the causes of the Whiskey
Rebellion
8. Describe Washington’s reaction to this
event and its impact on the country
THE US ASSUMES ALL STATE DEBT
Lets take a look at that clock again…
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
Positives
Negatives
IMPOSE HIGH TAXES ON IMPORTED GOODS
Check the tag on your shirt, where was it made?• Are goods made in America cheaper than imports?
How would this impact you and your family?
CAUSES
Congress puts a tax on all whiskey to raise
treasury funds
Meanwhile, backcountry farmers are using their
surplus of corn to make whiskey.
American Revolution anyone?
WASHINGTON’S REACTION AND IMPACT
The only president to ever ride into battle during
his term in office!• Pardons the leaders of the rebellion
Armed rebellion is UNACCEPTABLE!