President George Washington Quiz

Which act established the official court system in 1789?

• Whiskey Tax

• Judiciary Act

• Jay’s Treaty

• Neutrality Proclamation

Who proposed the National Bank and assumed all war debt from the states?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the tax placed on whiskey to pay off debt called?

• Jay’s Treaty

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Whiskey Tax

• Judiciary Act

Which treaty was signed to improve trade and remove British troops from the NW Territory?

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Judiciary Act

• Whiskey Tax

• Jay’s Treaty

What did Washington urge in his Farewell Address?

• Formation of political parties

• Expansion of the National Bank

• No political parties or alliances

• Support for European countries

Select ALL of the following that are precedents set by Washington

• Inaugural address

• Farewell adress

• "So help me God"

• Mr. President

• Establishing a cabinet

Which precedent did Washington set that includes a President giving a speech at the beginning of his presidency?

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How did Washington respond after the Whiskey Rebellion?

• He sent troops immediately to stop it

• He gave up and retired

• He increased the Whiskey Tax

• He moved the capital to Washington, D.C.

Why does Washington declare the Neutrality Proclamation? Select TWO

• Washington dislikes European countries and wants the U.S. to stay out of their drama

• England and France are at war and want the U.S. to take sides

• Washington thinks we should keep out of war and not form alliances with any other countries

• Hamilton told Washinton not to take sides

Which treaty settled territories in the U.S. and maintained peace with Spain?

• Jay's Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Neutrality Proclamation

• Pinckney's Treaty