George Washington & Public Service

Where did George Washington live as a child?

• on a plantation

• on a mountain

• in a big city

• in a forest

What was Washington's first job?

• president

• surveyor

• senator

• baker

What does a surveyor do?

• measure land

• work on a farm

• govern colonies

• command armies

Right after his father died, Washington

• joined the army.

• ran away to New York.

• wrote a book about his father's life.

• helped his mother run the plantation.

As Commander of the Continental Army, Washington led troops against the British in

• the Civil War.

• the War of 1812.

• the War of the Roses.

• the American Revolution.

Which of the following does not describe George Washington?

• hostile

• honest

• humble

• hard-working

How did Washington become the first president of the United States?

• He took control by force.

• He was elected by unanimous vote.

• He won a duel against another candidate.

• He won a close race against another candidate.

Which of the following is a precedent that Washington set as the first president?

• choosing the members of Congress

• writing the Constitution

• assembling a cabinet

• living in the Capitol

Why did Washington step down after two terms as president?

• He didn't like being president.

• He wanted to focus on his family.

• He didn't want the government to become a monarchy.

• Most citizens disapproved of the job he was doing as president.

Washington stated that his slaves should be freed

• when his father died.

• in his will after he died.

• right after marrying Martha.

• when he became president.