Advantages And Disadvantages Of The New Government

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The new government of United States of America was formed in 1789 and George Washington was elected as America’s first president and John Adams was elected as first vice-president of America. It was the period which America’s first cabinet was formed along with the departments of war, treasury and State. Also, an Attorney Journal was selected. As it was the beginning of the new government, therefore, there were various problems faced by the U.S. government and that lead to many aspects which weakened the systems of the government.
Although the government was very quick in making all the issues to be resolved but there were several political situations which made the conditions worst for Washington to make a successful government. …show more content…

The main problems were related to the finance which was faced by Washington’s and Adams administration. The new government was not so successful in handling and resolving the crises because to levy taxes on the public and increase the tariffs was not the way to combat the critical issues. Hence, it can be ascertained that the administration of Washington and Adams, or in other words the new government, was unsuccessful in making an established America; free of all …show more content…

The said territory was purchased by United States of America from France as it was claimed by the French that the particular territory belongs to them. It was controlled by the French from the end of 17th century till the mid of 18th century. This purchase was considered one of the significant transaction by the U.S. and French because a vast land of several territorial areas of America such as Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Lowa, Nebraska and a few more like these were given to the control of United States of America (Parish,

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