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The Birth of a Nation: Key Moments from America's Early Days

Explore the pivotal moments in early American history as outlined in "Baby Book of Firsts" by Stormy Roberts. Discover how George Washington became the first president in 1789 without a political party, and learn about the establishment of the first cabinet, including key figures like Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Uncover significant events such as the Judiciary Act of 1789, the landmark Whiskey Rebellion, and the fierce conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton regarding the creation of a national bank.

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The Birth of a Nation: Key Moments from America's Early Days

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  1. Baby Book of Firsts By: Stormy Roberts

  2. First election • 1789 • John Adams

  3. First President • George Washington • No political party

  4. First Cabinet • Secretary of state – Thomas Jefferson * Jobs: handles relations with other nations • Secretary of treasury- Alexander Hamilton * Jobs: hands financial matters • Secretary of War- Henry Knox * Jobs: Handles nation’s defense • Attorney General- Edmund Randolph *Jobs: handles the department of justice

  5. Judiciary Act • Date: September 24, 1789 • They established Judicial review.

  6. First Rebellion in the United States • Name: Whiskey Rebellion • Date: 1789

  7. First Conflict Between Cabinet Members • Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton • The conflict was over building a national bank or not.

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