George Washington
Lyndsey McLain - 1st Block
Presidency
- 1st president of the United States
- Passed the Judiciary Act of 1789
- Set up the first cabinet
- Made the supreme courts and district courts
- Supported Alexander Hamilton's economic plan
- Showed the power of the federal government by stopping the Whiskey Rebellion
- Passed the Neutrality Act and Proclamation of Neutrality
- Remained neutral during the French Revolution even though the French helped America during the American Revolution
Farewell Address
- Warned the country about political factions
- Told the country to stay neutral when it comes to foreign policies.
For more information visit:
- www.whitehouse.gov › About the White House
- www.biography.com › People
- www.history.com/topics/george-washington