Washington

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

• Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

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

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

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

What was one of the challenges George Washington faced as first President of the United States?

• Determining how many senators each state should have in Congress.
• Paying off debt from the American Revolution.
• Defending the Southern border of the United States against attacks from Spain.
• Deciding which exports to foreign countries should be taxed.

Washington set many examples for future presidents to follow. These are called

• Prototype

• Precedent

• Illustration

• Hierarchy

Which of the following were PRECEDENTS set by George Washington? Choose all that apply.

• Establishing Political Parties

• Neutrality

• 3 Terms

• Creating a Cabinet

• 2 Terms

Which is Washington preferred title to referred to as...

• His Excellency

• POTUS

• Mr. President

• Chief Justice

What did Washington accomplish during his presidency?

• created a functioning government

• improved the U.S. economy

• kept the U.S. out of war

• all of these

Cabinet position responsible for managing the nation's money:

• The State Department

• Department of the Treasury

• Department of War

• Attorney General

Under Washington, Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of?

• State
• War
• Treasury
• Education

In order to get his financial program through Congress in 1790, Alexander Hamilton made a deal to move the nation's capital from:

• New York to Trenton to Philadelphia

• Philadelphia to Annapolis, MD

• New York to Philadelphia to Washington DC

• Philadelphia to Washington, DC

Cabinet position responsible for affairs with foreign countries:

• The State Department

• Department of the Treasury

• Department of War

• Attorney General