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1st president of the United States
George Washington became the first President of the United States with 100% electoral votes. -
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George Washingtons Presidency
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Federal Judiciary
Established and signed the United States federal judiciary, It established the Supreme Court -
Bill of Rights
Oversaw the Ratification of the first ten amendments (Bill of Rights). -
Proclamation of Neutrality
Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality. This avoided any conflict with foreign countries. -
The Whiskey Rebellion
-Washington put down the Whiskey Rebellion, which was a tax on whiskey. Men broke in the house of tax collector, Benjamin Wells, and he surrendered. -
Naval Act
Established the first naval force of the United States which is now the U.S Navy -
The Jay Treaty
Washington signed the Jay Treaty which began peace with Britian. -
Farewell Address
Washington wrote the letter near the end of his second term as President.