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Election of first President
All 11 states that had passed the Constitution sent people to choose the first president. It was a unanimous vote for Washington and John Adams was elected the Vice President. This was also the first use of the electoral college -
George Washington becomes President
Americans saw him as an honest leader and hero. Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton as secretary of the treasury and Thomas Jefferson as secretary of state. -
The First Lady
Martha Washington had a very busy life in the white house, she entertained guests and went to social events with her husband. Many other women thought that they should play a greater role in the development of the US. -
Judiciary Act
This created 3 levels of federal courts and defined these powers and relationships to the state courts. -
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Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers lashed out against taxes on whiskey. They refused to pay taxes and even tarred and feathered tax collectors. They called themselves the Sons of Liberty -
Moving the Capital
Southerners thought that having the capitol in New York gave northern states to much power. -
New York Stock Exchange
Under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street 24 stockbrokers signed an agreement that cemented Wall Street's image as an economic hub of the US. -
Neutrality Proclamation
Said that the US wouldn't take sides with any European countries that were at war. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
Native Americans fought General Wayne's troops and were defeated -
Jay's Treaty
This treaty settled disputes between the United States and Great Britain. -
Treaty of Greenville
Gave the US claim to most Indian lands in the northwest. It also assured safety of citizens there. -
Pickney's Treaty
Settled trade and border disputes with Spain. -
Farewell Washington
In 1796 Washington decided not to run for a 3rd term. In his farewell speech he states that the greatest dangers to the American republic are foreign ties and political conflict at home. -
A New President
In 1796 John Adams was elected as our 2nd president. At first glance he didn't appear ready for presidency and some people said he lacked Washington's dignity. Some even said he was a cold and distant person. -
The Alien and Sedation Acts
These were said to protect the US but federalists hoped they would crush opposition to war. The Sedation Act stated that it was forbidden to publish or voice criticism about the federal government.
