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Who was inaugurated as president on April 30, 1789?
Who was inaugurated as president on April 30, 1789?
- George Washington (correct)
- John Jay
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Adams
What title was finally settled upon for the president?
What title was finally settled upon for the president?
- Mr. President (correct)
- His Excellency
- His Highness
- The Honorable
Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice?
Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice?
- John Adams
- Alexander Hamilton
- George Washington
- John Jay (correct)
In which year did the capital move back to Philadelphia?
In which year did the capital move back to Philadelphia?
What was one of the issues with organizing the courts?
What was one of the issues with organizing the courts?
Why was Washington's position particularly difficult?
Why was Washington's position particularly difficult?
Why did Congress have many differences to settle?
Why did Congress have many differences to settle?
How many justices were established in the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
How many justices were established in the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?
Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the court?
Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the court?
What was the main responsibility of the War Department established by Congress?
What was the main responsibility of the War Department established by Congress?
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
What was the main reason Hamilton believed the war debt had to be repaid?
What was the main reason Hamilton believed the war debt had to be repaid?
What was the compromise reached between Hamilton and Jefferson?
What was the compromise reached between Hamilton and Jefferson?
Why did Hamilton like tariffs?
Why did Hamilton like tariffs?
What was the main difference in interpretation between Hamilton and Jefferson?
What was the main difference in interpretation between Hamilton and Jefferson?
