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A body of electors who represent the people's vote in choosing the president
electoral college
The first president of the United States
George Washington
An action or decision that serves as an example
precedent
This act created three levels of federal courts and defined their power sand relationship to the state courts.
Judiciary Act of 1789
The first secretary of the treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Why did the United States begin in national debt?
the Revolutionary War
Certificates of debt that carry a promise the government will buy them back at a higher price
bond
people who buy items at low prices in hopes the value will rise and they can sell them back at a higher profit
speculators
The first secretary of state who thought it was wrong for speculators to buy bonds at a low price
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the first US capital?
New York City
Where was the second US capital?
Philidelphia
Alexander Hamilton wanted to create a _______________________ so the government could safely deposit their money and also make loans.
Alexander Hamilton
In 1789 the French stood up against their king in the
French Revolution
Washington didn't want the United States to get involved in overseas affairs and signed a ______________________ stating we were going to remain like "Switzerland" when it came to war in Europe.
Neutrality Proclamation
Private ships hired by a country to attack enemies
privateers
This treaty settled disputes that had arisen between the United States and Great Britain.
Jay's Treaty
