George Washington Unit 1

Which choice describes a role of George Washington?

• Governor of Boston

• Leader of Continental Army

• Founder of Jamestown

• Prime Minister of Great Britain

Using the timeline, which detail supports that government should limit leaders to two terms in office?

• Washington led the Constitutional Convention.

• Washington created the first presidential cabinet.

• Washington decided to serve only two terms as president.

• Washington tried to work for the good of the people when serving as leader.

Using the timeline, which event helped form the United States government?

• Washington led the Constitutional Convention.

• Washington created the first presidential cabinet.

• Washington decided to serve only two terms as president.

• Washington tried to work for the good of the people when serving as leader.

Using the timeline, which event showed that leaders should listen to the advice of experts to help with decisions?

• Washington is chosen to lead the Continental Army for the colonies.

• Washington supports treaties that accept land borders.

• Washington is elected for a second term as President.

• Washington led the Constitutional Convention.

Using the timeline, which event does Washington show an example of civic virtue?

• Washington supports land treaties for the good of the people.

• Washington created the first Presidential Cabinet.

• Washington accepts British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown.

• Washington only serves two terms as president.

Which choice states an important reason for members of the Continental Congress to chose George Washington as commander of the army.

• Washington fought for the British in past battles.

• Washington had more land and wealth than others.

• Washington had Native Americans living on his land.

• Washington had military experience and the ability to unite people.

How did George Washington's leadership affect the Revolutionary War?

• Washington was admired by the colonists and were willing to follow him even through challenges.

• Washington was able to gather troops with plenty of training and hire mercenaries.

• Washington always made sure soldiers had uniforms and boots throughout the war.

• Washington won the support of Germany and Great Britain even though they fought each other.

George Washington gained his experience to serve as the leader of the Continental Army by ____________________________.

• Serving as a leader in Great Britain.

• Serving in the French and Indian War.

• Owning a plantation in Virginia.

• Leading the Native Americans out of the colonies.