Once upon time in 1789, George Washington served as president of the United States of America .

Washington worked to create the judicial system. He chose people he knew and trusted to head the departments of state, war, and treasure.

President Washington transformed the ideas of the constitution into a real government, the cabinet that Washington created is still a key element of our presidential administration.

During Washington's second term, there was tensions over the taxes put on farmers. They resisted the tax and rebelled.

Washington responded to the rebellion by sending people to create peace with the rebels.

He also used the military to enforce the taxes on the rebels.