Section 4

Launching the New Nation

Washington Heads the New Government

- The Judiciary act of 1789 provided for a Supreme Court and federal circuit and district courts.

-Washington shapes the executive branch choosing capable leaders: Thomas Jefferson as secretary of state, Alexander Hamilton a secretary of treasury, Henry Knox as secretary of war.

-Hamilton and Jefferson: two conflicts visions

-Two Party System Differences within Washington’s cabinet intensified and soon helped grow the party

- Democratic-Republicans were those who support Jeffersons vision of strong state governments

- Congress passed Protective tariff, and import tax on goods produced abroad meant to encourage American production.