George Washington's Presidential Legacy

What precedent did George Washington establish regarding presidential terms?

• Two-term limit

• Three-term limit

• Four-term limit

• Unlimited terms

Who were some of the leaders chosen by Washington for his first presidential cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison and John Jay

• Patrick Henry and Samuel Adams

What was the main purpose of Jay's Treaty during Washington's presidency?

• To resolve tensions with Great Britain

• To form an alliance with France

• To acquire new territories

• To establish a national bank

What did Pinckney's Treaty secure for the United States?

• Navigation rights on the Mississippi River

• Control over the Great Lakes

• Territory in Canada

• An alliance with Mexico

What was the significance of the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789?

• It established the federal court system

• It created the first national bank

• It declared independence from Britain

• It formed the first political party

What warning did Washington give in his Farewell Address?

• Avoid political parties and foreign alliances

• Expand the nation's borders

• Increase military spending

• Form alliances with European nations

What was a key theme of Washington's presidency?

• Diplomacy and peace

• Military expansion

• Economic isolation

• Partisan politics