Washington's Presidency

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How were the President and Vice-President elected in 1789?

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The candidate with the most votes became President, the second place candidate became Vice-President.

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When George Washington took office as America’s first President, he faced many new challenges. Which of the following was NOT a challenge that Washington faced? The large debt left from the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off. Both Britain and France wanted American support during the French Revolution. The country was very angry because they did not want Washington to become their President.

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The country was very angry because they did not want Washington to become their President.

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George Washington knew he could not run the country alone, so he created a group of advisors to assist him in running the country. This system is called:

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The Presidential Cabinet

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Which of the following was a position created by Washington to help him govern the country?
Secretary of War,
Secretary of Treasury,
Secretary of State,
All of the above were positions created by Washington

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All of the above were positions created by Washington

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Alexander Hamilton served what position for George Washington?

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Secretary of Treasury

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Which of Washington’s departments was responsible for affairs with foreign countries?

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Secretary of State

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Which of Washington’s departments was responsible for America’s safety, security, and defense?

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Secretary of War

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What is a tariff?

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a tax placed by a country on all imported goods

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How would a national bank help pay off the national debt? Options: a bank would give loans to people and businesses – the loans would charge a fee that would go to the government, the government could use the money that people put in the banks, instead of paying off debt, banks would only be used as a place to store money.

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a bank would give loans to people and businesses – the loans would charge a fee that would go to the government

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During the French Revolution, which statement would most likely have been said by a FEDERALIST like Alexander Hamilton? Options: “Because France helped our revolution, we should help them!”; Gee, I’m not sure who I support.; “Because British trade is so important, we should not get involved!”

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“Because British trade is so important, we should not get involved!”