1. George Washington

2. President of the Constitutional Convention Elected US President in 1789-1797 (Did not have opposition to his election)

3. Precedents (Examples to follow) of Washington

4. Selects a Cabinet: leaders or advisers in the executive departments. Support National Treasury Pay debt from Revolution Federal government to take over state’s debts Borrow/lend money to foreign nations Supports Whiskey Tax (Sin Tax) to pay off war debt Use of troops to end rebellion Neutrality Two terms only

5. Alexander Hamilton

6. Secretary of Treasury under Washington “Father of the National Debt”

7. Thomas Jefferson

8. Secretary of State under George Washington

9. Whiskey Rebellion

10. Rebels close courts and attack collectors First time troops are used by Federal Gov’t by Washington. 12,000 soldiers are used. Gov’t will not tolerate armed rebellion.