7.1 Washington Leads a New Nation

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Who was considered an honest leader, a hero of the Revolution, and the first U.S. president?

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George Washington

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Washington was unanimously selected by the __________________, or the group of people that select the president on behalf of the states.

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Electoral College

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Who had to entertain guests and attend social events with the president of the United States?

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Martha Washington

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What role did women play in the early years of the nation?

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A women's role was to teach their children to be good citizens.

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What role did the electoral college play in George Washington’s election to the presidency?

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It represented the people’s vote and unanimously selected the new president.

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Who was chosen by the electoral college as the first vice president?

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John Adams

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What precedent did Washington and the First Congress set when they organized the executive branch?

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They created cabinet positions to advise the president on different areas of national policy.

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What position did Alexander Hamilton hold during Washington's presidency?

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Secretary of Treasury

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What do we call an action or a decision that later serves as an example?

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Precedent

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Who served as the Secretary of State during George Washington's presidency?

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Thomas Jefferson