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How did Geroge Washington as president increase the federal government's power

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The states ratified the new Constitution of the United States in 1787, which created three branches of the federal government: Congress, the courts, and the presidency. In 1789, George Washington became the first person to hold the office of President of the United States.
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B. He approved higher federal taxes on the states.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. He shut down all banks other than the Bank of the United States.

B. He approved higher federal taxes on the states.

C. He banned immigrants from serving in government.

D. He refused to protect state governments from rebellions.

Our country's first president, George Washington, had a difficult time with tax policy in the late 18th century; testing the nation with a tax crisis, as previously there was no tax policy and the state had to pay.

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