George Washington

He was a member of the Federalist party, he was also Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury, and he created the National Bank.

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

 This was a political party that favored strong state governments and a smaller national government. The party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and they preferred a strong partnership with France and rule by the common people.

• Jefferson Party

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Populists

 a tax from the government on a specific good or service.

• super tax

• friendly tax

• excise tax

• property tax

This was Washington’s last speech as president where he warned the US to stay neutral, avoid alliances with other countries, and not to form political parties.

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Freedom Speech

• Farewell Address

• State of the Union

 This was a political party that supported a strong federal government. First led by Alexander Hamilton, the Federalists also favored a government ruled by the upper class and a strong partnership with the British. 

• Jefferson Party

• Federalists

• Democratic-Republicans

• Populists

a rebellion in France that led to the removal of the King and Queen from power and the people of France taking over the government.

• the big rebellion

• French Revolution

• British-French War

• War of 1812

Best known as the first American president

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

 He was a Secretary of War during George Washington’s Presidency.

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Thomas Jefferson

 Created by Alexander Hamilton, this bank created funds for the national government, gave loans to businesses, and issued bank notes. 

• National Bank

• First Bank

• Revolution Bank

• US Bank

This was a protest by farmers in western Pennsylvania against the Whiskey tax. Washington’s response (12,000 soldiers strong), showed the power of the new federal government.

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Freedom Speech

• Farewell Address

• Whiskey Rebellion