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George Washington became the first president. John Adams was the vice president.
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Washington delivers the first “State of Union Address”. The State of Union Address is a communication between the President and Congress.
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The US capitol is moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.
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St. Clair’s army was defeated by Native Americans. More than 600 U.S. soldiers died in this battle.
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The Bill of Rights became part of the constitution. These were the first 10 amendments made to the constitution.
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A tax on manufacture and sale of whiskey was passed by congress. The US was in debt from the war so they made new taxes.
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The US Post Office Department- the US Post Office Department is established. This was responsible for providing postal service in the US.
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Because of the tax passed in 1971, an armed mob attacked tax collectors. . This protest alarmed government leaders. Washington sent federal troops to send a strong message. He wanted them to know that the government would use force to maintain order.
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General Anthony Wayne’s army defeated more than 1,000 Native Americans. The Native Americans were under Shawnee chief Blue Jacket.
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John Adams takes office as President and Thomas Jefferson takes office as Vice President. John Adams was a federalist and Thomas Jefferson was a republican.
