Key Terms , People & Events: Creation of the Cabinet Judiciary Act of 1789 Tariff of 1789 Creation of a Bank of the United States French Revolution Reign of Terror; 1793 Intercourse Act Spanish close the MS R iver to America The Whiskey Rebellion Battle of Fallen Tim b er s Treaty of Greenville Jay?s Treaty Vice President (s): John Adams # 1 George Washington 1789 - 1797 Federalist Events Leading Up to Presidency: Led the Continental Army in the American Revolution; was part of the Continental Congress Indian Affairs Economic Foreign Affairs Political Creation of the Cabinet: Washington appointed men to consult regularly; this tradition continues today French Revolution: American sentiment is divided about the rebellions in France; want to stay neutral