History, asked by shelbyg1122, 1 year ago

why was the presidency of george washington considered insignificant?

Answers

Answered by darkside73
0
Virginian and Revolutionary War General George Washington became the United States's first president in 1789. His actions in office set a precedent for a strong executive branch and a strong central government.

The major political questions and conflicts during the 1790s concerned foreign policy, economic policy, and the balance of power between states and the federal government.

During Washington's presidency, factions began to emerge that would soon form the first two political parties in the United States: the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists.

Washington’s decision to stay neutral during the French Revolution set a precedent for the United States government to practice isolationism as its main foreign policy strategy for over a hundred years.

Washington's presidency

The states ratified the new Constitution of the United States in 1787, which created three branches of the federal government: Congress, the courts, and the presidency. In 1789, George Washington became the first person to hold the office of President of the United States.



Similar questions