Lesson 1 Washington's Presidency Take Notes
Literacy Skills: Summarize Use what you have read to complete the
chart. Add details related to the challenges facing the new govern
in each box. The first entry has been completed for you.
Challenges Facing
the New Government
The Economy
For
The Government
In 1789, Congress
creates the departments
of State Treasury, and
War and the offices of
Attorney General and
Postmaster General
Washington sets a
precedent by choosing
well-known leaders to
serve in his Cabinet-
Thomas Jefferson and
Alexander Hamilton.
Congress passes the
Judiciary Act of 1789
establishing the
Supreme Court
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