APUSH Period 3 Chapter 9: Launching the New Ship of State (1789–1800)

Vocabulary flashcards covering George Washington's presidency, the creation of the presidential cabinet, the Bill of Rights, and the founding of the new U.S. government.

George Washington

America's first president (1789) who established important precedents for future presidents and created his presidential cabinet.

The Bill of Rights

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution (1791) that protected individual freedoms, such as freedom of speech and religion.

Presidential Cabinet

An advisory group created by George Washington to assist the president in leading the new government.

Launching the New Ship of State (1789–1800)

Chapter 9 of APUSH Period 3, covering how America established its new government, dealt with political disagreements, and became more stable under its first two presidents.