Washington's Administration Part I

Open Ended

Why do you think George Washington's presidency was significant in shaping the future of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an important precedent established by George Washington?

• Working closely with Congress

• Creating executive departments

• Declaring war on Britain

• Serving only two terms as president

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Judiciary Act of 1789 is/are correct?

• It created the federal court system.

• It made John Jay the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• It abolished state courts.

• Federal courts could overrule state decisions.

Open Ended

What financial challenges did the new nation face after the Revolutionary War, and what was Hamilton's main goal in addressing them?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT one of Hamilton's main proposals for improving the nation's finances?

• Create a national bank

• Establish tariffs and taxes

• Pay off states' war debts

• Abolish the federal government

Open Ended

Who opposed Hamilton's financial plan and what were their reasons for doing so?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was part of the compromise that led to Southern support for Hamilton's financial plan?

• The nation's capital would move to the South

• The national bank would be privately owned

• Congress would lower taxes on imports

• Hamilton would resign as Treasury Secretary

Multiple Select

Which of the following were proposed functions of the Bank of the United States?

• Hold government money

• Make debt payments

• Issue a single national currency

• Print state currencies

Multiple Choice

Who became vice president when George Washington took office as the first president under the new Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Open Ended

Reflecting on Washington's presidency, what do you think were the most significant challenges he faced as the first president under the new Constitution?