President
Who was the first president
George Washington
What African American helped develop the design of Washington, DC?
Benjamin Bennarker
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John Jay
Who opposed Hamilton's national bank
James, Madison, Jefferson
When was George Washington inaugurated?
April 30, 1789
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
Limits the Powers of government
What was Hamilton's plan?
New government would pay off the millions in dept owned by the confederation government to other countries.
It would give the states a strong interest in the causes of government
Why did Hamilton propose a tax on imports?
Encourage people to buy American products. This protective tariff would protect American industries from competitions
Who was the first Vice President?
John Adams
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Why did southerns not like Hamilton's plan?
No war dept
Did Congress approve Hamilton's proposal to create national taxes?
yes
What did many Americans fear about the office of President? Why was the man chosen for this office a good choice to lessen their fears?
They feared the president would make himself king
They trusted Washington
What act established a federal court system with 13 district courts, 3 circuit courts, and a supreme court?
What compromise won southern support for Hamilton's financial plan?
Notions capital in the south
What was the greatest challenge Washington faced?
Establishing many governments precedents
AKA He knew his actions as president would be an example for the president to follow
What were the first 3 Departments of the Executive Branch? Who were the heads of each? What problems did each of these departments address?
State Department- Thomas Jefferson
Treasury Department- Alexander Hamilton
War Department Henry Knox
Who supported Hamilton's national bank?
Washington supported it