George Washington Quiz

In what year did George Washington become president?

• 1789

• 1776

• 1800

• 1795

Where did Washington first serve his presidency?

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Richmond, Virginia

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Who was George Washington’s vice president?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

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Which statement describes the role of George Washington?

• He was the first president of the United States.

• He was the second president of the United States.

• He was the third president of the United States.

• He was the fourth president of the United States.

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What is the purpose of the president’s cabinet?

• To advise the president on matters of national importance

• To entertain foreign guests

• To organize state dinners

• To manage the president’s schedule

Which precedents did Washington set while in office?

• Enforcing federal laws, refusing to run for a third term, creating the first cabinet

• Running for a third term, creating the first cabinet, abolishing taxes

• Refusing to run for a second term, creating the first cabinet, enforcing state laws

• Creating the first cabinet, abolishing federal laws, running for a third term

Why did Washington leave the presidency in 1797?

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

• He wanted to travel the world.

• He was tired of politics.

• He wanted to write a book.

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Why was the Washington Monument built?

• To honor the first president of the United States

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To commemorate the signing of the Constitution

• To mark the founding of Washington, D.C.

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What issue might George Washington have been addressing with his Farewell Address?

• The division of Americans into political parties

• The need for a national bank

• The importance of a strong military

• The expansion of the United States

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What precedent did George Washington set regarding the title of the President?

• Referring to the President as Mr. President

• Calling the President Your Majesty

• Addressing the President as Commander

• Naming the President Chief Executive

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