Washington as President

Why was Washington selected to be president? *

• nobody else wanted the job

• he proved his leadership skills as General in the revolution

• he was chosen by the king

• he was the first born son, so he was first in line to become president

What did the United States stand to gain by remaining neutral in foreign affairs? Select TWO answers.

• Prevent the people from protesting decisions of the US to take sides

• Build up the economic and political stability of the US

• Allowed the US to avoid making international enemies

• This allowed them to build more trade relationships with enemies

How did Washington respond to conflicts with France and Great Britain?

• Washington immediately sent American troops over seas to help the French in their revolution

• Washington sought input from the American people before making any political decisions

• Washington made an executive decision to remain neutral in all foreign affairs

• Washington offered safety to those who wished to leave France and come to America

Why did Congress pass a tax on whiskey?

• to reduce rowdiness and riots in the towns

• to increase trade with France for wine

• to pay down the national debt

• to keep farmers from making too much money

Why did Washington personally lead the army to put down the Whiskey Rebellion?

• As commander in chief, he believed it was his responsibility to show refusal to follow the tax law would not be tolerated

• Washington didn't have trust in anyone else in the federal government

• He wished to relive his glory days as the General of the Continental Army

• Washington did not want to wait for foreign troops to come to their aid

Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality in 1793 to keep the United States out of the war between what two countries?

• Britain and Spain
• France and Spain
• Britain and France
• Russia and Austria

In his Farewell Address, George Washington advised against what?

• Forming alliances with other countries
• Angering Native Americans
• Going to war with Spain
• Electing Thomas Jefferson

In Washington's Farewell address, what does he say about foreign affairs?

• The US should make more alliances
• The US should stay neutral
• He did not say anything

What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address ?

• The dangers of political parties
• Thomas Jefferson becoming president
• A national bank

Not siding with one country or the other.

• Neutrality 
• Peace
• Diplomacy 
• Negligence