Unit 1: Chapter 3 Test

George Washington became the 1st president of the United States on April 30, _____.

• 2024

• 1989

• 1789

Where would George Washington serve his presidency?

• New York City

• Washington, D.C.

• Mount Vernon

Who was George Washington's vice president?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Adams

What was the purpose of the president's cabinet?

• to represent the interests of individual states

• to take notes for the president during meetings

• to write laws that the president can present to Congress

• to advise the president on matters of national importance

Which precedents did Washington set while in office? Choose 3.

• vetoing laws

• enforcing federal laws

• refusing to run for a third term

• being called "Your Excellency"

• creating the first cabinet

Why did Washington leave the presidency in 1797?

• He was following the rules of the Constitution.

• He did not want to be viewed as a monarch.

• He lost the 1797 election to John Adams.

• He died while still serving as president.

What is this structure called?

• Washington Monument

• Jefferson Memorial

• Independence Hall

• National Mall

Why was the Washington Monument built?

• to honor the first president of the United States

• to celebrate the ratification of the U.S. Constitution

• to celebrate the United States' 100 year anniversary

• to celebrate the end of the Articles of Confederation

What issue might George Washington have been addressing with his Farewell Address (Goodbye Speech)?

• the division of Americans into political parties

• the election of the next United States president

• the belief that he may be viewed as a monarch

• the colonies' decision to separate from Great Britain

When George Washington was selected as president, he had a ceremony to start his term. The presidential _____ started with the new president's speech.

• inauguration

• oath of office

• resignation