7.1 - First President of the United States - George Washington

All ten participating states voted to elect George Washington as president in 1789.

• True

• False

The Residency Act of 1790 did not create a new site for the nation's capital.

• True

• False

The Whiskey Excise Tax of 1791 made extra money for the United States.

• True

• False

How many terms did George Washington serve as president?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

When did Washington issue the first presidential veto against a bill that was unconstitutional?

• 1892

• 1992

• 1792

• 1776

In 1789, what did Washington sign to create the Supreme Court and the federal court system?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Judiciary Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Townshend Acts

Even though he wanted to retire, Washington was elected to a second term as president in 1782.

• True

• False

In August of 1990, Alexander Hamilton's plan of assuming state debts was passed by Congress.

• True

• False

In 1796, Washington's farewell address promoted unity among the citizens of the United States.

• True

• False

In 1795, Washington signed the unpopular Jay Treaty.

• True

• False