Washington's Presidency

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What is a precedent?

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an example for people to follow in similar situations in the future

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Which precedent was set by President Washington?

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Delivering a farewell address

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What did Washington do voluntarily that would later be required by the Constitution?

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Serve no more than two terms

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an event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

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precedent

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a ceremony in which the President publicly takes the oath of office

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inauguration

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a tax on foreign goods brought into a country

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tariff

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not taking sides in a conflict

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neutral

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Which event led to a decision by the colonies to meet and revise the Articles of Confederation? Options: The Boston Tea Party, Shay’s Rebellion, The Revolutionary War, The Civil War

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Shay’s Rebellion

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Ultimately, the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the adoption of: The Treaty of Paris, The Affordable Care Act, The U.S. Constitution, The Declaration of Independence

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The U.S. Constitution

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What was the result of the Great Compromise?

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Two houses were created, one with equal representation and the other with representation based on population.