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Who was the first President?

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George Washington(1789-1797)

  • set important traditions for the executive branch
    - widens power of the legislative branch
    - establishes cabinet titles
  • farewell address(long) warned against permanent foreign alliances and political parties

ISSUES: the establishment of a national bank and foreign alliances(especially with France)

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Who was the second President?

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John Adams(1797-1801) + Thomas Jefferson(VP)

  • strong centralized gov. VS state rights
  • passes Alien and Sedition Acts
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Who was the third President?

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Thomas Jefferson(1801-1809)

  • 12th amendment
  • Louisana Purchase
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Who was the fourth President?

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James Madison(1809-1817)

  • War of 1812 begins
  • Treaty of Ghent
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