Washington's Precedents

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Did George Washington initially want to be the President before accepting the candidacy?

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No, he did not want to be the President.

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What is a precedent?

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Setting an example or being a model for how to do something in the future

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What was one of the precedents set by Washington during his presidency? Options: He was the first president to declare war. He was the first president to deliver the annual "State of the Union" Address. He was the first president to be impeached. He was the first president to travel abroad while in office.

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He was the first president to deliver the annual "State of the Union" Address.

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Which city was the original capital of the U.S. after the Constitution was signed?

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New York City

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What title did George Washington prefer to be addressed by?

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Mr. President

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What precedent regarding presidential terms did George Washington set?

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Two term limit