By law, all tax laws must originate with the

in november 1781, john hanson became the first president of the united states in congress assembled, under the articles of confederation. many people have argued that john hanson, and not george washington, was the first president of the united states, but this is not quite true.

explanation:

confederacy: supported slavery, believed states should be able to nullify federal laws, supported low tariffs

union: everything else