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Washington Quiz

Authored by Kelsey Donohue

History

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union
The US had large debts from the American Revolution
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the US
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the phrase that best completes the following quote: "Tis our true policy to steer clear of _______________ with any portion of the foreign World--So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it...But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them." -President G. Washington's Farewell Address 1796

Colonial Settlements
Protective Tariffs
Permanent Alliances
Territorial Disputes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement is the definition of...

Precedent
Neutrality
Domestic 
Foreign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

George Washington sent a message to the House of Representatives declining to submit diplomatic instructions and correspondence. He was using 

Executive Privilege
Neutrality
Presidential Cabinet
Foreign Relations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which event showed that the new government would use militia if necessary to keep order in the states and enforce the law? 

French Revolution
Whiskey Rebellion
National Bank
Executive Privilege

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"...he may require the opinion (of others)...he shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers... which shall be established by the law."
This exert from Article II of the Constitution justify's George Washington's right to--

Enforce the laws
Remain neutral in the French Revolution
Create a cabinet of advisors
Establish the title Mr. President

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a precedent established by Washington?

State of the Union Address
Farewell Address
Two Term Limit
Encouragement of Political Parties

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