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Naturalization
Set rules on what it takes to be a United States citizen. -
Last Ratification of the Constitution
Rhode Island ratified the Constitution, they were the last of the 13 States. -
Copyright Act
Washington signed the first U.S. copyright law, protecting people's work from theft. -
Move Capital
Signes a bill that will forever move the capitol of the United States along the Potomac River. -
Revolutionary War Debt
Washington signs a bill that assumes states debts from the revolutionary war unto the federal government. -
National Bank
Washington signs a bill proposed by Hamilton that creates the National Bank. -
Whiskey Tax
Put a tax on all distilled sprites. -
Bill of Rights
They ratify the Bill of Rights, the first ten ammendments to the Constitution. -
Neutrality
Washington declares neutrality and will not take a stance on the British and French conflict. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Farmers don't return to houses in protest so Washington sends 12,000 militia men to quell rebellion -
Jay Treaty
John Jay proposed a treaty that is designed to resolve issues of peace between Britian and the United States, mainly on issues of trade. -
Jay Treaty Signed
The treaty was actually signed by Washington. -
Treaty of San Lorenzo
Americans can ship goods through New Orleans without having to pay duties to Spain. -
Farewell Address
George Washington gave his famous farewell address to the people of the United States about cautions against political parties and advised future leaders to minimize connections with foreign powers.