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In 1789, the First Congress elected House of Representatives and Senators. The electoral votes were counted and George Washington became the first President of the United States.

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What is thesignificance of 1789 in US history?

It was the start of our form of government. Washington was elected as president. Congress passed the first of many laws that would make up the Bill of Rights. Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789 which established the entire federal court system including the US Supreme Court. It was the beginning of our country.


Who was President when the federal court system was established?

George Washington was the first President under the new US Constitution. He assumed office on March 4, 1789. The US Supreme Court was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, and Washington nominated the first six justices in September of that year.


Who was the president in 1778?

Henry Laurens was the President of the Continental Congress at the start of 1778. He was replaced by John Jayon December 10.George Washington became the first President of the United States in 1789.


What happened on sept 29 1789?

On September 29, 1789, the U.S. Congress established the Department of War, marking a significant step in the formation of the federal government under the newly ratified Constitution. This department was responsible for military affairs and national defense and was one of the first executive departments created. Additionally, on this date, Congress also approved the first 12 amendments to the Constitution, although only 10 would later be ratified and become known as the Bill of Rights.


What was America's first capital?

The first capital was located at Federal Hall, New York. This was from March 4, 1789 to December 5, 1790. It was later changed to Congress Hall, Pennsylvania, and finally to Washington D.C

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What was the most important task for congress after the us constitution was ratified?

first session of Congress: 1789 most important task: passing Bill of Rights (which gave all American citizens rights)


What executive department were set up by congress in 1789?

Department of State, Department of Treasury, and Department of War were created in 1789 by the first congress.


What building was the first congress in 1789?

=Independence Hall=


When was the the first congress?

March 1789 - March 1791


Who created the office of attorney general?

In 1789 with one of the first Judiciary Enactments of Congress.


What was one of the first order of business for the original Congress in 1789?

The first order of business for the 1789 Congress was to elect the first Speaker of the House. Frederick Muhlenberg, a Lutheran pastor from Pennsylvania, was chosen.


What was one of the firsts orders of business for the original congress in 1789?

The first order of business for the 1789 Congress was to elect the first Speaker of the House. Frederick Muhlenberg, a Lutheran pastor from Pennsylvania, was chosen.


First president that served in congress?

James Madison (1789-1797)


What is origin of the federal court system?

The Supreme Court of the United States (aka US Supreme Court), which was established by the first Act (Judiciary Act of 1789) of the First Congress on September 24, 1789.


When did the US Congress first meet?

The 1st United States Congress met from March 4, 1789 to March 4, 1791. George Washington was the President of the United States, and John Adams was the President of the Senate.


When the first congress under the new constitution met in late April of 1789 the most important item of business was consideration of a proposal to?

propose a bill of rights


In 1789 did congress pass the administration of justice act?

The Judiciary Act was passed in 1789 by congress.