Who was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States?
George Washington was unanimously elected by the Electoral College in \(1789\) and again in \(1792\).
How many terms did George Washington serve as President?
He served two terms, from \(1789\) to \(1797\), setting an informal precedent that was followed for over \(150\) years.
What is the presidential cabinet, a precedent established by Washington?
The cabinet is a group of advisors to the President, composed of the heads of the executive departments. Washington's first cabinet included Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
Who were the two key, and often conflicting, figures in Washington's cabinet?
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, whose disagreements led to the formation of the first political parties.
What was the Whiskey Rebellion of \(1794\)?
An uprising of farmers and distillers in western Pennsylvania in protest of a federal excise tax on whiskey.
How did President Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate the power of the new federal government?
Washington personally led federal troops to suppress the rebellion, showing that the new national government had the will and ability to enforce its laws.
What was the central idea of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan?
To establish the nation's financial stability by having the federal government assume the states' war debts, create a national bank, and impose tariffs.
What was Washington's Proclamation of Neutrality in \(1793\)?
A formal announcement declaring the United States neutral in the conflict between Great Britain and revolutionary France.
What was the purpose of Jay's Treaty with Great Britain in \(1794\)?
It was designed to settle unresolved issues from the Revolution, such as British forts on U.S. soil and debts. It was controversial but averted war with Britain.
What was the main purpose of Pinckney's Treaty with Spain in \(1795\)?
It established friendly relations with Spain, defined the border between the U.S. and Spanish Florida, and guaranteed U.S. navigation rights on the Mississippi River.
