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Unit Four: The New Republic1789-1825 Chapter Eight: A New Nation1789-1800 Section One: The First President Guide to Reading Main Idea President Washington and the first Congress tackled the work of establishing a new government. Read to Learn what actions were taken to launch the new government. how Hamilton proposed to strengthen the economy. Section Theme President Washington and Congress took actions that shaped the future of government in our nation. Key Terms precedent cabinet national debt bond speculator unconstitutional tariff Did You Know? The dome that visitors see today on the United States Capitol is actually the second dome that topped it. The first dome, designed by Boston architect Charles Bulfinch, was finished in 1824. It was wood covered by copper. But by the 1850s, it was thought to be too low and unimpressive. It was removed in 1856 to make way for the new dome that still graces the building today. President Washington Although Washington thought he was going to retire after the war, he was elected the first president of the United States under the federal Constitution (there had been several presidents under the Articles of Confederation). On April 30, 1789, he took the oath of office. John Adams became vice president. President Washington Washington was aware of the difficulties and decisions he had to face. He would establish precedents that would shape the future of the United States. He would make many decisions especially about the structure of government. President Washington Congress set up a cabinet with three departments: The State Department to handle relations with other nations, headed by Thomas Jefferson The Treasury Department to deal with financial matters, headed by Alexander Hamilton The War Department to provide for the national defense, headed by Henry Knox President Washington Congress created the office of attorney general to handle the government’s legal affairs. Edmund Randolph was the first attorney general. Cong