US History timeline & concept chart: 1789-1860 Early Republic to Antebellum: Difference between revisions
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* Washington's primary goals: | * Washington's primary goals: | ||
** establish precedents for the office of the President, esp. regarding | |||
*** manner, authority, establishing constitutional arrangements | *** manner, authority, establishing constitutional arrangements | ||
** Washington was praised for displaying appropriate "condescension" to common people | |||
*** relating to people of lower status while maintaining the dignity of the higher class | |||
*** it was a very important concept for people of the time | |||
*** students may consider the impact of '''Jacksonian Democracy''' in light of the Founding-era norms of political elitism | |||
** establish and protect the powers of the executive branch | ** establish and protect the powers of the executive branch | ||
** ensure popular support for new government | ** ensure popular support for new government | ||