Chapter 9

Chapter 9

The Presidency of George Washington

Learning Targets:

I can examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington.

I can examine the push for a strong central government during George Washington’s presidency.

Learning Targets:

I can examine the two-party split during George Washington’s presidency.

I can examine the creation of cabinet member positions by George Washington.

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Multiple Choice

1. (p. 75) George Washington was thrilled to be elected the first president of the U.S.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

2. (p. 75) George Washington served one full term as U.S. President.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

3. (p. 75) George Washington was well respected by American Citizens.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

4. (p. 75) George Washington believed that the United States needed a weak central government..

• True

• False

Learning Targets:

I can examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington.

I can examine the push for a strong central government during George Washington’s presidency.

Exit Ticket

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Multiple Choice

1. (p. 77) What is the name of our nation's capital?

• Virginia

• Washington D.C.

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

Multiple Choice

2. (p. 77) Who is the nation's capital named after?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Benjamin Washington

• George Washington

• Thomas Washington

Learning Targets:

I can examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington.

I can examine the push for a strong central government during George Washington’s presidency.

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Washington Monument

Capital Building

White House

Arlington Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Staue of Abaham Lincoln

George Washington Home

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Smithsonian Museums

Vietnam Veteran Memorial

Korean War Memorial

Do Now!

Learning Targets:

I can examine the two-party split during George Washington’s presidency.

Exit Ticket

Do Now!

Learning Targets:

I can examine the creation of cabinet member positions by George Washington.

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