Mar 9 President Washington

What meeting did George Washington attend in 1787 in Philadelphia?

• Patriot Farmers Association Meeting

• Articles of Confederation Convention

• Constitutional Convention

• a military strategy meeting

Did George Washington want to be the President?

• No he wanted to be the king

• Yes, he ran against John Adams

• No, he wanted to live a quiet life as a farmer but agreed to serve his country

• No, but he was forced to

What did they decide to call the newly elected first President?

• Your Highness

• Mr. President

• His Excellency

• Supreme Leader

What was the nation's new capital city first called and what is it called now?

• Federal City, Washington DC

• Federal City, Oklahoma City

• Washington DC, The Capital

• Potomac City, Washington DC

How close was the nation's new capital city to George Washington's home (Mt. Vernon).

• 1,200 mile

• 120 miles

• 2 miles

• 12 miles

How did President Washington put an end to a rebellion of farmers in 1794 over their refusal to pay a government tax?

• he had them tarred and feathered

• he did nothing

• he led 13,000 troops to end their protest

• he did away with the tax

During Washington's 2nd term as President, a war broke out between France and England. What did Washington do?

• Sent troops to help France because they helped us win independence from England.

• Sent troops to help the British to show our loyalty to England

• he worked to keep us out of the war

• he sent troops to both to be fair

Which shows the correct men in President Washington's Cabinet (advisors) along with their correct jobs?

• Thomas Jefferson- Attorney General

  Alexander Hamilton- Department of State

  Edmund Randolph- Treasury Department

  Henry Knox- Department of War

• Thomas Jefferson- Department of State

  Alexander Hamilton- Treasury Department

  Edmund Randolph- Attorney General

  Henry Knox- Department of War

• Thomas Jefferson- Department of State

  Alexander Hamilton- Department of War

  Edmund Randolph- Attorney General

  Henry Knox- Treasury Department

• Lebron James- Department of State

  Mark Cuban- Treasury Department

  Martha Stewart- Attorney General

  Peyton Manning- Department of War

What were the 2 political parties called that formed during Washington's presidency?

• Republicans & Democrats

• Democrats & Federalists

• Federalists & Republicans

• Patriots & Loyalists

Answer explanation

Washington usually sided with the Federalists

What advice did Washington give in his Farewell Address to the nation after 8 years as the President?

• to go back to being subjects of England

• to avoid political parties

• to let Presidents serve more than 8 years in office

• to get involved in Europe's activities and affairs