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In the time period, as I mentioned above, George Washington became president, a cabinet was built, Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation was introduced, Whiskey Rebellion was shut down having assuring effective government, and Washington’s Farewell Address was announced, thus setting footprints for traditions still followed today. John Adams became president, the XYZ Affair took place which created tensions, the Sedition and Alien Acts were passed, Jay’s Treaty took place easing conflict with Great Britain, Pinckney’s Treaty of 1795, Quasi War, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, and the Compact theory played their roles. Altogether the Federalist Era set a frame of government that is still used today such as two terms, a cabinet, a two-party system, etc. Other events such as treaties avoided war or eased tensions, rising of rebellions created a stronger government. Federalist Era paved the way for later events such as the Louisiana Territory, just as the Articles of Confederation led to a stronger, improved, and effective