1. G. Dubb. A.K.A. George Washington

2.  He set up three Departments in the Executive Branch.  State Department – to handle foreign affairs – appointed T.J.  Treasury Department – to handle financial matters – appointed Alexander Hamilton (A. Ham)  War Department – National Defense – Henry Knox (“I’m gonna Knox you out!”)

3.  Attorney General – to handle governments legal matters  Postmaster General – direct the post office  These five offices are known as the Cabinet

4.  Established federal court system with 13 district courts to serve the nation.  Elected John Jay to preside as Chief Justice.

5.  Foreign affairs  Military matters

6.  How much a country owes

7.  Federal government would pay off state debts. ◦ Without the states, we wouldn’t have won the American Revolution.

8.  Washinton D.C.  Between Virginia and Maryland  South agrees to support Hamilton’s Plan

9.  National Bank ◦ Would help build a strong economy. ◦ Tariff – Tax on all imported goods.