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George Washington
A free-thinker who believed in a balanced distribution of power between the people and the government.
Federalists
A political party that advocated for the rights of the state to tax and sought to avoid the political instability of the Articles of Confederation.
Anti-Federalists
A political party that opposed the Federalists, advocating for more power to be held by the people rather than the government.
Articles of Confederation (AOC)
The first governing document of the United States that limited the government's ability to tax and led to political instability.
Political instability
A situation where the government is unable to function effectively, often due to lack of authority or resources, as seen during the AOC period.
Revolutionary War
A conflict in which George Washington served as Commander, leading to his popularity and eventual presidency.
Virginia
The largest state at the time of Washington's presidency, contributing to his prominence as a political figure.
Neutrality
Washington's unique position as the only president to officially take neither the Federalist nor Anti-Federalist stance.
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