Washington's Presidency

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

• The new government made alcohol illegal.

• Hamilton's plan to tax whiskey to pay debts

• Farmers drank to much and got into a huge fight

• A group of British loyalists were hiding in the mountains waiting to attach the new government.

What did Washington do about the Whiskey Rebellion?

• He repealed the tax on Whiskey.

• He executed the rebels families

• He sent the militia to restore order and collect the taxes

• He allowed those farmers to avoid paying taxes for five years.

What rebellion occurred early in Washington's presidency that tested the new government's commitment to enforcing federal laws?

• Whiskey Rebellion

• Pontiac's Rebellion

• Haitian Rebellion

• Shay's Rebellion

What is the name of a group of advisers to the president who were also the heads of government departments?

• The Legislative Branch

• The High Council

• The Parliament

• The Cabinet

The Cabinet originally consisted of which of the following (Choose all that apply)

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Tresuary

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of Health

• Secretary of Education

What is the title given to the person in charge of a department of the US Government?

• Dear Leader

• Chairman

• Secretary

• Grand Poo Bah

Who was Secretary of State?

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

• Knox

• Jay

Who was Secretary of Treasury?

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

• Knox

• Jay

What was the capital of the United States when Washington was President?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Atlanta

• Boston

What called for the State of the Union report to Congress?

• George Washington's Cabinet

• The agreement to end the Whiskey Rebellion

• The Constitution of the united States

• George Washington had the idea oh his own