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The Naval Act of 1794
This act established the UNited States navy. -
American Revolution
George Washington was commander in chief of the coneinental. Winning in the end won for his army and defeated his enemy. -
Creation of the federal government
George Washington united the states and creted the federal government. -
"Father of the country"
At the Constitutional Convention it was decided that George Washington would ebcome the "father of the country" because of all the amazing things he did for his country. -
Creation of Constitution
George helped organize the Philedalphia convention in 1787 and was made the 1st president of the United States of America. -
The Executive Branch
Washington created this along with the establishment of the federal government. -
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George Washington: In Office
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French Revolution: Neutrality
As the French Revolution was ocurring the USA was pulled toward helping the nations the were involved. However, George Washington believed that staying out of foreign affairs was best. -
Judiciary Act of 1789
This act created the Supreme Court, federal judiciary, and the United States Attorney General. -
Neutralization Act of 1790
"Free white people" or "people with good moral character" were granted as national citizenship. -
The Residence Act of 1790
Designated Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the temporary capitol of the United Sates. -
The Indian Intercourse Acts
These acts which were all passed at different times, regulated commerce between American Indians and non-idians. -
The Banking Act of 1791
Established the first bank of the United States. -
The Bill of Rights
People felt that the creation of the constitution would lead to an overpowering government. Therefore, the government created The Bill of Rights to establish the basice rights of the citizens. -
The Coinage Act of 1792
Created the US mint and dollar and also regulated coinage in the United States. -
The Militia Act of 1792
Established the various states malitia and allowed the President to call them out under federal control. -
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
Made it illegal to help an escaping slave and established system that would return escaping slaves to their owner. -
Slave Trade Act of 1794
Limited the US's involvement in the trading of slaves by not allowing the export of slaves from the US. -
Precedent: 2 year term
George Washington set a precedent for leading presidents to only serve 2 two year terms. Later becoming the 22nd ammendment to the US constitution.
