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Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P.
234-237
Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P. 234-237
►The First President:
►Seen as honest, hero of Revolution.
1st presidential election held in 1789.
►Electoral college unanimously chose Washington.
John Adams served as vice-president.
Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P. 234-237
►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).
Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P. 234-237
►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.
Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P. 234-237
►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
Ch. 7 Sec. 1 “Washington Leads a New Nation” P. 234-237
►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.
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