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Launching a NewRepublic 1789–1800

Launching a NewRepublic 1789–1800

Section 1Washington’sPresidency

Section 2Challengesto the NewGovernment

Section 3TheFederalistsin Charge

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1794Whiskey

Rebellion occurs.

1792Washingtonreelectedpresident.

1789George Washingtoninaugurated as president.

1793French king Louis XVI executed; Reign ofTerror begins in France.

1789French Revolutionbegins.

1791Slaves revolt inSanto Domingo.

1789

1791The first Bank ofthe United Statesis established.

George Washington’s first cabinet.Left to right: Secretary of War HenryKnox, Secretary of State ThomasJefferson, Attorney General EdmundRandolph, Secretary of the TreasuryAlexander Hamilton, and PresidentGeorge Washington.

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