9.1 Federal Era & Washington as President_2025-26

Open Ended

Why do you think George Washington is considered a significant figure in American history?

Open Ended

What do you think was the importance of public celebrations and ceremonies during the time of President Washington?

Multiple Choice

What does the term 'inauguration' mean as used in the context of George Washington's arrival in New York?

• The celebration of a birthday

• The formal admission ceremony of someone to office

• A military parade

• A farewell event

Open Ended

Explain why it was important for George Washington to set precedents when he took office as the first President of the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were precedents set by George Washington during his presidency?

• He selected well-qualified people for his Cabinet

• He did not run for a third term

• He started the Court system

• He declared himself king

Open Ended

Which of Washington’s strategies do you think is most important for success? Is there another strategy you would add to the list below? What/Why?

Fill in the Blanks

Each cabinet position oversees a specific department of the

branch.

Multiple Choice

Who are considered the president’s top advisors according to the information about Washington's first cabinet?

• Senators

• Cabinet members

• Supreme Court justices

• Vice President

Multiple Choice

Which member of President Washington's first cabinet was chosen for his experience as an ambassador to France during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Henry Knox

• Edmond Randolph

Open Ended

Explain how the roles of Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury differed in President Washington's first cabinet.

Multiple Choice

Which individuals were appointed by President Washington as Secretary of War and Attorney General in his first cabinet?

• Henry Knox and Edmond Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

• Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox

• Edmond Randolph and Thomas Jefferson

Fill in the Blanks

The first First Lady of the United States was

.

Multiple Select

Select all the levels of the federal court system established by the Judiciary Act of 1789.

• District Courts

• Circuit Courts of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• State Courts

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• To set up the federal court system

• To elect the first president

• To create the Bill of Rights

• To establish the Cabinet

Multiple Choice

Why did Alexander Hamilton's proposal to pay off the national debt cause disagreement among Washington's cabinet members?

• Some members believed the plan favored foreign nations over U.S. citizens.

• Some members thought the plan would increase taxes on the wealthy.

• Some members felt the plan would give too much power to the federal government.

• Some members disagreed on the timing and method of repaying the debt.

Open Ended

Explain why the Southern states opposed Hamilton's proposal to have the federal government pay off much of the states' debts.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were outcomes of the compromise between Hamilton and Jefferson regarding states' debts?

• The U.S. capital was moved to the South.

• The federal government paid off all state debts immediately.

• The capital was temporarily located in Philadelphia.

• Both the North and South were satisfied with the proposal.

Multiple Select

According to Hamilton, what were two main benefits of establishing a national bank?

• It would allow the government to print more money.

• It could make loans to businesses and the government.

• It would help the government safely deposit its money.

• It would eliminate all state banks.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Hamilton propose to address opposition to his national bank plan?

• A 20-year charter for the bank

• Immediate renewal of the bank

• A monopoly for the national bank

• A tax on state banks

Multiple Choice

Why did Jefferson oppose the creation of a national bank under the U.S. Constitution?

• He believed it would give too much power to the federal government and Congress lacked the authority to create one.

• He thought it would help farmers.

• He wanted states to have more control over banking.

• He believed it would reduce taxes.

Open Ended

What is one important thing you learned about President Washington from today's lesson?