The Presidents - George Washington (The History Channel Presents The Presidents)

The Presidents - George Washington (The History Channel Presents The Presidents)

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10th Grade

Hard

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Cindy Machen

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who helped choose the site of the federal city?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

James Madison

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

HOW MANY TERMS DID PRESIDENT WASHINGTON SERVE?

1

2

3

4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was George Washington sworn in as president?

Philadelphia

New York

Washington, D.C.

Boston

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president usually rode into town on Nelson?

George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

James Monroe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whose side did George Washington take during the conflict between France and England?

France's

England's

Neither

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Washington agreed with the Pennsylvania farmers that the excise tax on whiskey was "taxation without representation."

True

False

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

He agreed with the Pennsylvania farmers.

He sent troops to put down the rebellion.

He remained neutral in this situation.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precedent did George Washington set concerning his term in office?

He resigned at the end of one term.

He resigned at the end of two terms.

He resigned at the end of three terms.

He died while in office.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what name did many refer to George Washington?

Mr. President

Old Hickory

Old Rough and Ready

Father of the Constitution