Washington Cheat Sheet 1st President

Precedents Took the oath on a Bible Cabinet- Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmond Randolph Mr. President Retreated to Mount Vernon Served 2 terms

Foreign Policy Foreign- outside our borders War between France and Britain Neutrality Proclamation-US would not take a side Britain was seizing ships-impressment Jay’s Treaty Chief Justice John negotiated for Britain to pay damages and give up forts but DID NOT PROTECT SHIPS!

Pinckney’s Treaty Agreement between Spain and the United States Southern boundary of the United States at 31° N latitude Commercial arrangements favorable to the United States. Free navigation of the Mississippi River through Spanish territory Tax-free deposit (temporary storage of goods) at New Orleans. Each side agreed to restrain Native Americans Freedom of the seas.

Domestic Policy Domestic- at home Judiciary Act- set up federal court system Reduce the National Debt- Hamilton’s Bank Puts down the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania

Farewell Address Warnings