An explanation of the major problems the United States faced in 1789, how they were overcome by 1800, and at what cost.

In 1789 our first President, George Washington, faced many problems. It seemed as though the Westerners might abandon this new government, and the United States were afraid that their western territory might be taken away by the foreign powers. There was a possibility that the United States would break up into several small republics. Three main problems that might cause this are: export restrictions, fighting on the frontier, and the national debt. In 1789 the United States …

…that there was no more talk about rebelling. This event was a milestone which set the power of the federal government. In conclusion, the three main problems that the United States faced in 1789 were: export restrictions, fighting on the frontier, and the national debt. Washington faced these problems and found intelligent ways to deal with them. Alexander Hamilton helped decrease the national debt. He was the most dynamic, imaginative, and energetic statesman of his time.