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The United States Begins

George Washington sets the course for the new Nation in the 1790's. Foreign affairs challenges the young United States, as well as the looming national debt. The transition from President Washington to President Adams brings with it party politics, yet another important part of the United States' evolution into nationhood.

Match the ideas listed below.
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The Cabinetheads ofr executive departments
Thomas JeffersonSecretary of State
Alexander HamiltonSecretary of Treasury
Henry KnoxSecretary of War
Edmund RandolphAttorney General
The first Cabinet positions headed these departmentsState Department; War Department; Treasury Department; Legal Affairs; Postal Service
Congress in 1789Approved Cabinet Positions
John Adams broke the tieCongress votes Cabinet answers to the President, he can dismiss Cabinet members
The PresidentSelects the Cabinet
The CongressApproves appointments through Congressional hearings (interviews) and a vote of approval or disapproval


Mrs. Salwasser
Teacher
El Capitan Middle School
Fresno, CA

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