George Washington & Religious Freedom

What plan of government did the U.S. Constitution replace?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

Why was George Washington unanimously elected as the first President of the United States?

• He promised to reduce all government taxes.

• He was the only candidate who was running.

• He was a popular war hero and trusted by the people.

• He was the wealthiest man in the country.

What did George Washington believe about religious freedom in the United States?

• He believed that only certain religions should be allowed for everyone in the country.

• He believed that telling people what religion to practice violated their individual rights.

• He thought that everyone should follow one religion to keep the country united.

• He believed that only certain religions should be allowed for everyone in the country.

Why did George Washington make it a priority to visit different communities across the United States during his presidency?

• He hoped to encourage people to move to different parts of the country.

• He sought to understand the concerns of American people.

• He wanted to enjoy different landscapes of the country.

• He wanted to promote new laws and policies to directly to the people.

Why did different religious communities choose to settle in the new United States?

• They sought religious freedom and the right to worship without persecution.

• They wanted to establish their own religious traditions and practices.

• They were following orders from religious leaders to move to America.

• They were seeking wealth and prosperity in a new land.

 What was the purpose of the letter from the representative of the Jewish congregation to George Washington?

• To ask for financial support to build their religious centers.

• To request special privileges and protections for their community.

• To show appreciation for being treated as full citizens and practicing their religion safely.

• To seek permission to establish their own separate government.

What message did George Washington express in his letters to Jewish communities about religious freedom in the United States?

• He assured them that the United States would protect everyone’s right to religious freedom.

• He encouraged them to adopt the same religion as the majority of Americans.

• He promised special privileges to Jewish communities that follow government rules.

• He promised that Judaism would be the main religion of the new nation.

Based on the video clip, what precedent is George Washington setting?

• Creating a system of checks and balances

• Establishing a national bank

• Establishing religious freedom

• Unlimited term limits for the presidency