The Leadership of George The Leadership of George WashingtonWashington

Exploring his influence on Exploring his influence on Early America Early America

Domineering PresenceDomineering Presence

Put down Soldier Put down Soldier MutiniesMutinies

Discouraged Discouraged familiarity familiarity

Demanded deferenceDemanded deference

Put down the Put down the Whiskey Rebellion Whiskey Rebellion once in officeonce in office

Influence on ConstitutionInfluence on Constitution

Reluctantly attended ConventionReluctantly attended Convention

Pushed for a stronger central authorityPushed for a stronger central authority

Washington’s support assisted ratificationWashington’s support assisted ratification

Providing LegitimacyProviding Legitimacy

Possessed CharismaPossessed Charisma

Led by exampleLed by example

Never actively campaignedNever actively campaigned

Unanimously elected by electoral collegeUnanimously elected by electoral college

Role Model for the RepublicRole Model for the Republic

Legend of Legend of Cincinnatus Cincinnatus

Republic of VirtueRepublic of Virtue

Stern public Stern public appearance appearance

Willing to make tough Willing to make tough decisionsdecisions

Voice of ModerationVoice of Moderation

Established the CabinetEstablished the Cabinet

Advised by Jefferson and HamiltonAdvised by Jefferson and Hamilton

Tended to favor FederalistsTended to favor Federalists

Proclaims Neutrality in dispute between Proclaims Neutrality in dispute between French and EnglishFrench and English

Farewell Address Farewell Address

Avoid Political Parties / FactionsAvoid Political Parties / Factions

Avoid Foreign EntanglementsAvoid Foreign Entanglements

Voluntarily retires after 2 termsVoluntarily retires after 2 terms

Preserve the Republic at all costPreserve the Republic at all cost