Washington knew that his actions and decisions as the FIRST President would set , or traditions that would help shape the nation’s future. Precedents
Wars
Bill of Rights
Taxes

Washington knew that his actions and decisions as the FIRST President would set ___Precedents, or traditions that would help shape the nation’s future.

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the authority to tax.

abraham lincoln  (february 12, 1809  – april 15, 1865) was an american statesman, politician, and lawyer who served as the 16th  president of the united states  from 1861 until  his assassination  in april 1865. lincoln led the nation through the  american civil war, its bloodiest war and its greatest moral, constitutional, and political crisis.[2][3]  he preserved the  union,  abolished slavery, strengthened the  federal government, and modernized  the u.s. economy.