First Political Parties
Project
• This project is worth 80 points and is your assignment for Standard
George Washingto
n1st President
Nominated UnanimouslyServed Two TermsFamous Farewell
Address
GW’s Cabinet
State: Thomas JeffersonWar: Henry Knox
Treasury: Alexander HamiltonAttorney General: Edmund
Randolph
2 Parties
• Democratic-Republicans (Jeffersonian Republicans): Thomas Jefferson
• Federalist: Alexander Hamilton
Washington’s Farewell
• Political Parties are bad and evil
• Do not make permanent foreign alliances
• Government should be based on morals and religions
• Example of a president only serving 2 terms - 8 years
THE PROJECT
• Advertisement in favor of one of the two parties
• Using Presentation Software
Step 1
• 1. Get a partner/group.
• 2. Two jobs
• Research
• Pictures
• After you choose your party
• Where did they/their party stand on:
• Economy
• Federalism vs. States Rights
• Bank of the United States
• Assumption of National Debt
• Interpretation of the Constitution
• You must have one quote regarding each of these matters from the founders of their respective parties.
Step 1: Research
Step 1: Pics
• Search Bing and find a minimum of 7 photos to use in your project (1 must be of the founder)
Step 2: Presentation
• In Presentation, you will create a short ad 1.5 to 3 minutes in length for your party (of the first two political parties)
Step 3: Presentations
• We will show your Presentation in class.
• As we watch - students will fill out foldables regarding each party.
• Projects are due by
Rubric
Research/Accuracy 20 pts
Pics (minimum 7) 14 pts
Punctuality 20 pts
Creativity 10 pts
Foldable 16 pts
TOTAL 80 PTS