https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w The 1st President of the United States en-us 2021-12-15 16:22:13 UTC 2025-11-08 16:21:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f8.png venicealessandrasanqui809 https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949880526 GW Portrait]]> 2021-12-15 16:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949880526 venicealessandrasanqui809 https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949940946 Even though Washington advised against the idea, political parties were created in result of different opinions. The two parties were the Federalists led by Alexander Hamilton and the Democratic-Republicans led by Thomas Jefferson.

Federalists had a loose interpretation of the Constitution and wanted a stronger national government. Democratic-Republicans had a strict interpretation of the Constitution and wanted a stronger state government.]]> 2021-12-15 16:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949940946 venicealessandrasanqui809 https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949941801 He enacted three bills that would enforce taxes, a national bank and protective tariffs. Some taxes were on luxury items like whiskey and carriages. Due to these taxes, the Whiskey Rebellion sprouted and showed how effective the government was already.]]> 2021-12-15 16:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949941801 venicealessandrasanqui809 https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949962884 Washington did not want to interfere with other nation's affairs but instead preserve peace. In 1793, there was a war between France and Britain. The US had the choice to help either side, but Washington decided to stay neutral. In 1795, Jay's Treaty was compromised to withdraw British troops from the US. Also in 1795, Pinckney's Treaty was between Spain and the US and allowed Americans to travel on the Mississippi River.]]> 2021-12-15 16:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949962884 venicealessandrasanqui809 https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949983838 George Washington was well known for setting precedents for America's future. Such as:

- He wanted to be called Mr. President.
- He made time for his work and family.
- He served two terms total.
- He was against political parties.
- He wanted America to remain neutral.
- He wanted reasonable taxes.

Overall, he set the presidency and the fate of America in motion.]]> 2021-12-15 17:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949983838 venicealessandrasanqui809 https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949987766 Born in Westmoreland Country, Virginia in February 22, 1732, George Washington was the First President of the US from 1789-1797 and received unanimous vote. Preceding his presidency, he was an honorable war general for the Continental Army and was recognized after his victory in the French & Indian War. He was and was married to Martha Custis and made sure he can spend time with his family. He had dentures made of human teeth and other materials. He died right before the White House was created.]]> 2021-12-15 17:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/venicealessandrasanqui809/wpxkef27ft76b18w/wish/1949987766