Unit 1 Chapter 3 Lesson 6

Bayou Bridges Unit 1 The Founding of the United States of America

Chapter 3: The First President
Lesson 6: Primary Source and Review

Multiple Choice

How was the new government of the United States different from Britain's monarchy?

• Only the U.S. government required citizens to pay taxes.

• Only citizens in the United States could make treaties with foreign nations.

• Only the United States required citizens to join the military.

• Only citizens in the United States could vote for a president to lead them.

Multiple Select

What precedents did George Washington set while in office? Choose 3!

• vetoing new tax laws

• enforcing federal laws

• refusing to run for a third term

• being called “Your Excellency”

• creating the first cabinet

The Constitution established the office of president as the leader of the United States. Our first president had a major role in the American Revolution.

Framing Question:
Why was George Washington chosen to be the first president?

Understand how and why George Washington was elected president (3.6a)

Describe the precedents set by George Washington's presidency (3.6a)

Primary Focus

A farewell address is a speech given when a person leaves a job or position of importance.

Affections means care or love.

Triumphed means won.

Washington's Farewell Address

Multiple Choice

Washington made this speech because he was _________ the presidency and wanted to _______ future generations of Americans.

• leaving

  inspire

• beginning

  inspire

• leaving

  warn

• beginning

  warn

Multiple Choice

Who is the audience for this excerpt? To whom is Washington talking?

• the British people

• the Spanish people

• the French people

• the American people

Multiple Choice

What is Washington's core message in this speech? What does he want his audience to remember?

• He wants Americans to remember the Bill of Rights and the Articles of Confederation.

• He wants Americans to remember what they have in common instead of their differences.

• He wants Americans to remember the battles of the American Revolution and their freedom.

• He wants Americans to remember the harsh rules and laws under King George III.

Open Ended

What does Washington mean when he says, "The name of American.. must always respect the just pride of patriotism more than any label that reflects local connections"?

Complete the CRE to answer the question.
C- claim
R- reasons
E- evidence​

​Why was George Washington chosen to be the first president of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which term is most closely related to George Washington's book, "Rule of Civility and Decent Behavior"?

• democracy

• civic virtue

• unalienable rights

• compromise

Multiple Choice

Why did leaders choose George Washington as commander of the Continental Army?

• He fought for the British in the French and Indian War.

• He owned a plantation and gained a large profit.

• He had military experience and the ability to unite people.

• He had a close friendship with the French and Spanish.

Multiple Choice

Since George Washington led the Constitutional Convention, he ________.

• established government leaders should limit their time in office.

• helped to form the government of the United States.

• showed that leaders should listen to the advice of experts.

• set an example of civic virtue.

Multiple Choice

Since Washington worked for the good of the people while serving as president, he _________

• established that government leaders should limit their time in office.

• helped to form the government of the United States.

• showed that leaders should listen to the advice of experts.

• set an example of civic virtue.

Multiple Choice

Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord important?

• forced the British to surrender and end the war.

• began the American Revolution

• brought France in the war as their allies

• weakened the power of the British Navy

Open Ended

How did members of Congress and the Presidential Cabinet address George Washington? What did they call him and why?

To prepare for your test, complete the end of the chapter test in your folder!

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