Washington's Presidency

What title is often given to George Washington?

• Old Hickory

• The Sage of Monticello

• Father of His Country

• The Great Emancipator

One of Washington’s most important precedents was the

• selection of a vice president.

• formation of a cabinet.

• signing of the Judiciary Act.

Who was the first Secretary of State under George Washington?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Adams

What significant tradition did Washington establish by not running for a third term?

• The State of the Union Address

• The two-term tradition

• The inaugural parade

• The presidential veto

What was the purpose of the Neutrality Proclamation issued by Washington in 1793?

• To impose trade sanctions on Spain

• To remain neutral in European conflicts

• To form an alliance with France

• To declare war on Britain

What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?

• The expansion of the western frontier

• The establishment of a national bank

• The abolition of slavery

• The dangers of political parties

How did Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion in 1794?

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He sent a militia force to suppress it

• He ignored the rebellion

• He repealed the whiskey tax

Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury under Washington?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What was one of Washington's significant contributions to the Executive Branch?

• Drafting the Bill of Rights

• Creating the Cabinet

• Establishing the Supreme Court

• Forming the Democratic-Republican Party

What was the main message of Washington's Farewell Address regarding foreign policy?

• To form permanent alliances

• To avoid permanent alliances

• To expand territorial claims

• To increase military spending