George Washington

Federalism

A new system created by the Constitution in which power would be shared between the national and state governments.

Farewell Address

A speech given by President Washington at he concluded his second and final term as President.

Presidential Cabinet

A team of advisors, or "assistant coaches", assembled by President Washington to help him deal with key issues.

Whiskey Rebellion

An uprising by farmers in Pennsylvania over taxes which was quickly diffused by President Washington, thereby illustrating the new powers of the national government under the Constitution.

Neutrality

Foreign policy urged by President Washington. He warned the U.S. to steer clear of foreign alliances which could lead us into war. He believed our military and economy needed time to recover following the American Revolution.

Executive Branch

George Washington derived his power in this part of the national government, as dictated by the U.S. Constitution.

Jefferson, Hamilton, Knox, and Randolph

Members of Washington's first Presidential Cabinet.

George Washington

Military leader of the American Revolution, served as leader of the Constitutional Convention, and later became the first President of the U.S.

Cabinet, two terms as President, farewell address, use of new federal powers under the Constitution

Precedents established by President Washington

Precedent

Taking a new action or setting a standard that others will follow.