The American Presidential Election of 1788-1789

The American Presidential Election of 1788-1789

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the first U.S. presidential election, which took place from December 1788 to January 1789. George Washington ran unopposed and became the first president, receiving 100% of the electoral votes. The main issue was selecting the Vice President, with John Adams securing the position. The election process involved electors voting for two candidates, with the top two becoming President and Vice President. The Federalists dominated this election, and Alexander Hamilton influenced electors to prevent a tie between Washington and Adams.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue to be decided in the first presidential election?

Who would be the President

Who would be the Vice President

The location of the capital

Whether to have an election

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a candidate in the 1788 presidential election?

John Adams

George Clinton

Alexander Hamilton

John Jay

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alexander Hamilton's concern regarding John Adams in the election?

Adams would not get any votes

Adams would tie with Washington

Adams would lose to George Clinton

Adams would become Vice President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many electoral votes did George Washington receive in the first presidential election?

34

69

9

100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group dominated the first presidential election?

Anti-Federalists

Republicans

Federalists

Democrats