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Washington's Retirement
Washington said goodbye to his armies and returned his commision to Congress and then went home to his farm in Mount Vernon -
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Creating a New Government
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Goerge Washington is Elected!!
On January 10, 1789 the newly founded electoral college elected George Washington as the president of the United States. -
Hamilton's Magnanomous "Plan"
Hamilton had a p;an that would establish the nation's finnancial credibility. This "plan" would make it easier to borrow money in the future. This "plan" would also have many benefits like promoting commrce and industrial growth. -
formation of a cabinet
Formed a cabinet, or group of leaders who headed the major departments of an executive branch and advised the president. A cabinet had 4 executive departments: Treasury, war, and the attorney general. Thomas Jefferson conducted a frogien policey. Members were approved by the senate, The cabinet was officially recognized by law in 1907. -
Judiciary Act
James Madison, who was elected for the house of representatives, helped pass the Judiciary Act.This helped set up a court system. The Judiciary Act made up the 13 federal district court, one per state. -
Moving the Nation's Capital
Hamilton promised that in 10 years the national capital would move to the banks of the potomac river between Marylan and Virginia. This would be official known as Washington District of Columbia in 1792. -
Political Divisions
Politicians eventually formed two parties: the Federalists and Democratic Republicans. The authors of the Constitution saw these groups as fractions that threatened the unity of a republic. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
This battle was the last conflict between the Northwest Territory and the American Indians. -
Neutrality Proclemation
Washington said U.S. would take no part in war between France and Great Britain. -
Whiskey Rebellion
People rebelled against tax put on Whiskey because they felt it should be cheaper and did not like that they now had to pay more fot thier alcohol. -
Jay's Treaty
Was passed in a vote of 20-10. Was the official title of "The treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation". It was named Jsy's treaty after Supreme Court Chief Justice John Jay. -
French Revolution
Change in politics which caused violence between the French citizens and the government/French Army between 1789-1799
