The First U.S. Presidential Election

The First U.S. Presidential Election

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made the first U.S. presidential election unique compared to later elections?

It was the first election with political parties.

It was held in a single day.

It was the first election with a popular vote.

It was the only election not in a multiple of four years.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states did not participate in the first U.S. presidential election due to not ratifying the Constitution?

Connecticut and New Jersey

Georgia and South Carolina

North Carolina and Rhode Island

New York and Virginia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who became the vice president after the first U.S. presidential election?

Thomas Jefferson

Alexander Hamilton

Patrick Henry

John Adams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern regarding the vice presidency in the first election?

The influence of foreign powers

The absence of a popular vote

The possibility of election hijacking by anti-federalists

The lack of candidates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event is mentioned as occurring after George Washington's presidency?

The War of 1812

The Louisiana Purchase

John Adams becoming president

The signing of the Declaration of Independence