Exploring Washington's Early Presidency

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What was the primary purpose of George Washington's Cabinet?

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To assist the President in making decisions and managing the executive branch

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Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington?

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Alexander Hamilton

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Which document declared the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain in 1793?

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The Neutrality Proclamation

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What was the main reason for the issuance of the Neutrality Proclamation?

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To avoid entanglement (getting in the middle of) in European wars

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Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States appointed under the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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John Jay

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What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

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The federal court system (Supreme Court and lower courts)

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Which position was NOT part of George Washington's original Cabinet? Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General

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Secretary of Defense

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How did the Judiciary Act of 1789 impact the Supreme Court?

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It established the number of justices.

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Who was the first Secretary of State under George Washington?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was a key feature of the federal court system established by the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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It created district and circuit courts.