GEORGE WASHINGTON: President, Man, Myth

In addition to being president, what were the accomplishments of Washington?

• He commanded the Continental Army

• He led Americans to freedom from the British

• He was President of the Constitutional Convention

• All of the above

Washington did not want to be President of the United States.

• True

• False

What precedents did he set?

• He established the first cabinet

• He created the first currency (money)

• He said the President should make foreign policy.

• All of the above

What did Washington always use as his guide?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Washington had a college education.

• True

• False

Washington's one main regret was that he was unable to do something about slavery.

• True

• False

Why could Washington be trusted with power?

• He was willing to give it up.

• Separation of powers

• He was very religious.

Washington showed that even the President could follow the rule of law.

• True

• False