George Washington was reluctant to become the first President of the United States but accepted the role. As President, he established the cabinet and appointed the first members. He issued the Proclamation of Neutrality to keep the United States neutral in the war between France and Britain. Washington also faced the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax protest by farmers in western Pennsylvania. After two terms, Washington retired from office and was regarded as the "Father of His Country" for his leadership and service in establishing the new nation.

1. First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
1/6/15 Homework
Cornell Notes

2. Instructions
1. Use a separate sheet of white, lined paper.
2. Set up C-notes, according to the example on
the next page.
3. Your responses to the questions on the last
slide will be your bullets in the notes.

3. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S PRESIDENCY
EQ: To analyze the years of George Washington’s
Presidency and the problems that he
encountered.
A Reluctant President
President’s Cabinet
Proclamation of Neutrality
Whiskey Rebellion
Father of His Country

4. First in the Hearts of His Countrymen
A Reluctant President
Why was Washington reluctant to accept the office of President of the United
States?
President’s Cabinet
What is the president’s cabinet? Who did Washington appoint to his cabinet?
Proclamation of Neutrality
What was the Proclamation of Neutrality? What situation led to its creation?
Whiskey Rebellion
Write a 5Ws summary for the Whiskey Rebellion.
Father of His Country
Why was Washington regarded as “the Father of His Country”?