Washington's Presidency Flashcards

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First U.S. President

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George Washington

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Years in office

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1789–1797

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Terms served

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2 terms

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First Cabinet positions created

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Secretary of State, Treasury, War, Attorney General

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Farewell Address warning

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political parties and foreign alliances

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Whiskey Rebellion response

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government sent federal troops to enforce law

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Judiciary Act of 1789 created this

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federal court system

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Hamilton’s financial plan

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create a national bank, assume state debts, excise taxes (tax on goods)

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Neutrality Proclamation

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Declared that the U.S. would be out of European wars

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Jay’s Treaty purpose

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disputes with Britain, avoid war