1. Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P. 234-237

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The First President: George Washington
Seen as honest, hero of Revolution.
1st presidential election held in 1789.
Electoral college unanimously chose Washington.
John Adams served as vice-president.

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Organizing the Government:
Precedent;
An action or decision that later serves as example.
Departments;
State- works with other countries.
Chose Thomas Jefferson.
War- nation’s defense.
Henry Knox
Treasury- nation’s economy or financial security.
Alexander Hamilton
Postmaster General- setting up post office.
Samuel Osgood
These departments and heads make up the presidents cabinet (advisors).

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Organizing the Government: (Cont.)
Judiciary Act of 1789;
Created 3 levels of federal courts, defined powers, and relationship with state courts.
District courts and court of appeals.

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Americans’ Expectations for the Nation:
Americans wanted improved trade and freedom from too many restrictions.
From gov’t- protection, stable economy
Population of U.S. (1790)
4 million
Most farmers
Fair taxes, not much interference
Merchants, businessmen
Wanted help from gov’t from foreign competition

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Americans’ Expectations for the Nation:
New York City was nations first capital.
Bustling economy
New York Stock Exchange founded in 1792.
By 1790, population was 33,000.