Title: The presidency of George Washington (article) | Khan Academy
Headings: The presidency of George Washington
The presidency of George Washington
Overview
Washington's presidency
Debate over the national bank
What was the main constitutional question surrounding the creation of the national bank?
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The French Revolution and the Proclamation of Neutrality
Why did Washington issue a Proclamation of Neutrality in the war between France and Britain?
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The Whiskey Rebellion
Washington's Farewell Address
Test your knowledge
According to the passage above, why did George Washington think political parties were dangerous?
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Content: Thomas Jefferson and his followers disagreed with Hamilton’s argument, stating that it was a misinterpretation of the necessary and proper clause. He believed that creating a national bank would be an abuse of power by the federal government. Portrait of Alexander Hamilton. Portrait of Alexander Hamilton, painted by John Trumbull, 1806. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
After much debate between these two emerging factions—the Federalists, represented by Hamilton, and the Democratic-Republicans, represented by Jefferson—the bill establishing the first Bank of the United States passed the House and Senate, President Washington signed the bill into law in early 1791. Test your knowledge
What was the main constitutional question surrounding the creation of the national bank? Choose 1 answer: Choose 1 answer: (Choice A)
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Does the Constitution permit political parties to exist?