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Who did George Washington include in his cabinet as advisors?
Who did George Washington include in his cabinet as advisors?
- Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Washington, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Edmund Randolph, and Benjamin Franklin
- Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Edmund Randolph, John Adams, and John Jay (correct)
- James Madison, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams
Who introduced the Bill of Rights in 1791?
Who introduced the Bill of Rights in 1791?
- Thomas Jefferson
- George Washington
- Alexander Hamilton
- James Madison (correct)
What was the purpose of the Tariff and Tonnage Acts proposed by Madison and Hamilton?
What was the purpose of the Tariff and Tonnage Acts proposed by Madison and Hamilton?
- To establish free trade agreements with other countries
- To lower taxes on imported goods and waive fees on ships entering American ports
- To raise revenue through tariffs on imported goods and fees on ships entering American ports (correct)
- To eliminate tariffs on imported goods and reduce fees on ships entering American ports
What was the condition of the federal treasury when George Washington was elected president?
What was the condition of the federal treasury when George Washington was elected president?
Who claimed the Bill of Rights introduced by James Madison?
Who claimed the Bill of Rights introduced by James Madison?
Who were the trusted men included in George Washington's cabinet as advisors?
Who were the trusted men included in George Washington's cabinet as advisors?
Who introduced the Bill of Rights in 1791?
Who introduced the Bill of Rights in 1791?
What was the purpose of the Tariff and Tonnage Acts proposed by Madison and Hamilton?
What was the purpose of the Tariff and Tonnage Acts proposed by Madison and Hamilton?
Which individual claimed the Bill of Rights introduced by James Madison?
Which individual claimed the Bill of Rights introduced by James Madison?
What was the condition of the federal treasury when George Washington was elected president?
What was the condition of the federal treasury when George Washington was elected president?
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Study Notes
- Post-independence America: The United States recognized as an independent nation through the Treaty of Paris in 1783, but the individual states acted independently, leading to tax barriers and conflicts.
- The Articles of Confederation (1777): The states formed a Central Government under this document, but it proved to be a weak union. The central government struggled to collect taxes, pay debts, and raise an army or navy, hindering the United States from gaining foreign respect and assistance.
- The United States Constitution (1787): Held to revise the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution created a federal government with a three-branch system: legislative, executive, and judicial. The United States Constitution was applied on March 4, 1789, and the first federal government was established, with George Washington as the first president.
- Washington's Policies to Strengthen America: Washington formed a cabinet of trusted men, including Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Edmund Randolph, John Adams, and John Jay. The Bill of Rights was introduced by James Madison in 1791, guaranteeing individual rights and liberties, and the Anti-Federalists claimed it.
- George Washington's Financial Challenges and Solutions: The federal treasury was near empty when Washington was elected president. To raise revenue, Madison and Hamilton suggested modest tariffs. The Tariff and Tonnage Acts imposed tariffs on imported goods and fees on ships entering American ports.
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