Overview of Washington's Domestic Policy
Washington believed in a seperation of the legislative and executive branches
He believed in manifest destiny
In order to gain money, he believed the government should not tax the people, but instead place tariffs on imported goods in order to help manufacturing jobs local, and believed in placing Heavy tonage duties on foreign ships in American ports
He believed that the government should deal with any dangerous uprise or rebellion, shown when Whiskey's rebellion occured
He set forth the precedent of transition of power, by only holding office for two terms. He believed that the transition of power from one president to another was vital in order to keep peace and domestic tranquility throughout the United States