Once the new administration had been established, the new government was next. There were many issues, including the installation of a new court system and establishing a capital. Decisions also needed to be made about how debts would be paid and how taxes would be collected. Where would the money to establish a new nation come from? The answers to these questions can be found below. Complete the matching activity to practice what you learned about how the new nation was established.

New York City

cabinet

Judiciary Act of 1789

Bill of Rights

Report on the Public Credit

bonds

speculators

Washington, D.C.

tariffs

the temporary capital of the United States in 1789

the executive branch department heads and the attorney general

established federal court system

first ten amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing personal liberties

outlined Hamilton's proposal to pay off the national debt

paper notes promising to repay money in a certain length of time

people who risk money to make a larger profit

special district designated to be the new nation's capital

taxes on imports

Directions

To match items, click or tap an item in the left column and then click or tap its match in the right column. If you change your mind, make a different choice. Once you have matched all items, click "Check Answers" to see how you did. Click "Reset" to try again.

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