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Launching a NewRepublic 1789–1800
Launching a NewRepublic 1789–1800
Section 1Washington’sPresidency
Section 2Challengesto the NewGovernment
Section 3TheFederalistsin Charge
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1794Whiskey
Rebellion occurs.
1792Washingtonreelectedpresident.
1789George Washingtoninaugurated as president.
1793French king Louis XVI executed; Reign ofTerror begins in France.
1789French Revolutionbegins.
1791Slaves revolt inSanto Domingo.
1789
1791The first Bank ofthe United Statesis established.
George Washington’s first cabinet.Left to right: Secretary of War HenryKnox, Secretary of State ThomasJefferson, Attorney General EdmundRandolph, Secretary of the TreasuryAlexander Hamilton, and PresidentGeorge Washington.
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