Washington's Presidency

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

• The Unites States had large debts from the American Revolution.

• Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

• The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

What is George Washington most known for?

• Having wooden teeth
• Being super rich
• Being the first president of the United States
• Planting a lot of crops

What country did George Washington defeat in the American Revolution War?

• Spain
• Canada
• Russia
• England

How did President George Washington set a precedent for all future presidents?

• He appointed a career solider to be the Secretary of War.
• He chose a friend to be the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
• He campaigned actively for the office of President.
• He created a cabinet of advisors.

In what way did President George Washington set an important precedent?

• by recognizing Washington, DC, as the nation's capital
• by issuing the first pocket veto
• by stepping down after two terms
• by establishing the State of the Union address

Groups of department leaders who serve the President

• Interest Group
• Party Line
• Faction
• Cabinet

I wanted a National Bank

• Hamilton
• Jefferson

The amount the nation's government owes is called the...

• national loan
• national debt
• treasury department
• income tax

George Washington grew up on a farm in what state?

• Montana
• Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• Massachusetts

What was George Washington's wife's first name?

• Margaret
• Mary
• Martha
• Melanie