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WorksheetsGW's Presidency Quizizz
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which of the following are precedents in Washington's Presidency?
Creating a Cabinet with the Department Heads of the Executive Branch
Judiciary Act of 1789
Remaining Neutral in American Wars
Paying off all of the US National Debt
The majority of the issues in GW's Second term dealt with (a)
Which of the following are Precedents in GW's Presidency?
Term Limit for the POTUS
Willingly Stepping Down from his position as POTUS
Listening to his Cabinet to help make decisions
Remaining Neutral in European Wars
Establishing the Judicial Branch
Which Cabinet member did George Washington listen to the most when making decisions?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Edmund Randolph
Henry Knox
Washington's Secretary of State (until Dec 1793)
(a)
Washington's Secretary of Treasury (until 1795)
(a)
He was the most influential NON-Cabinet Member throughout GW's Presidency.
(a)
How much total debt did the United States have in the beginning of Washington's Presidency?
$80 Million
$55 Million
$25 Million
$3, take it or leave it
$6.7 Million
The most controversial component of Hamilton's Assumption Bill (Financial Plan) was ....
The creation of a National Bank
The creation of an excise tax
making the federal government pay off national AND state debts
making US citizens pay federal taxes
All of the Above
This was issued by GW in response to the French Revolution between France and Great Britain
Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)
Jay's Treaty (1794)
Excise Tax
Whiskey Rebellion (1794)
Judiciary Act of 1789
Which of the following is a component of Hamilton's Assumption Bill?
Excise Tax on Whiskey
Federal Income Tax
National Credit Union
Creation of the Stock Market
Establishment of the Supreme Court
This event showed the STRENGTH of the federal government
(a)
Which of the following are TRUE regarding the Whiskey Rebellion?
George Washington led the US troops into battle (symbolically)
12,000 Drunk Farmers fought against 6,000 US Soldiers
The Drunk Farmers Escaped before any real battle happened
Alexander Hamilton was with the soldiers in Pittsburgh
The Drunk Farmers easily defeated the US Military
Match each person to their position in Washington's Cabinet.
Attorney General
Edmund Randolph
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
John Jay
Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Secretary of State
Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of War
Henry Knox
This helped decide the functions within the judicial branch of government.
Judiciary Act of 1789
Excise Tax of 1791
The Bill of Rights (ratified in 1791)
Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)
The Constitution
He was GW's Vice President full name
(a)
How did Hamilton eventually get his Assumption Bill passed?
He did everything fairly with no secret business dealings
He told TJ & JM the new US capital would be Washington D.C.
He wrote a pamphlet anonymously to convince voters
He resigned his position as Secretary of Treasury to make Jefferson happy
The department heads of the Executive Branch are known as the President's (a)
He was Washington's original choice for Secretary of Treasury, but he declined the offer.
(a)
Which country did Alexander Hamilton support in the French Revolution?
Great Britain
France
Spain
Netherlands
Which country did Thomas Jefferson support in the French Revolution?
Great Britain
France
Spain
Netherlands
The brilliant argument Hamilton used in favor of his National Bank proposal included ....
"Necessary and Proper" Clause
Enumerated Powers
Implied Powers
Protective Tariffs
10th Amendment
Hamilton believed that Congress had (a) Powers to change the Constitution as needed, thus they could create a National Bank.
Powers explicitly written in the Constitution.
Implied Powers
Enumerated Powers
Suggested powers in the Constitution, but not written word-for-word
Implied Powers
Enumerated Powers
Hamilton argued that since Congress had the power to issue money, it meant Congress also had the power to create a ________ ____
(a)
Great Britain purposely seized American ships, and forced Americans to become part of their military (or else...) in a practice known as (a)
This treaty was largely favorable to the United States
Jay's Treaty
Madison's Treaty
Hamilton's Treaty
Pinckney's Treaty
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Which of the following are reasons Thomas Jefferson sided with France in the French Revolution? (CHOOSE TWO)
France was our main trading partner
An alliance with France would help his Financial Plan
France helped us win the American Revolution
Jefferson was formerly an ambassador to France
Which of the following are reasons Alexander Hamilton sided with Great Britain in the French Revolution? (Choose TWO)
GB was our main trading partner
An alliance with GB would help his Financial Plan
GB helped us win the American Revolution
Hamilton was formerly an ambassador to GB
How did GW justify remaining neutral in the French Revolution?
The US still had debt to pay from the Revolutionary War
The US didn't have a Navy
The US wasn't ready to fight any superpowers (yet)
All of the Above
Which of the following are true regarding Great Britain PRIOR to Jay's Treaty?
Some GB soldiers still had forts in the NW Territory
GB used impressment on American sailors
GB made the US its "most favored nation"
GB purposely gave Native Americans guns to fight / taunt the US
Pinckney's Treaty gave the US access to the ___________ _____ .
(a)
Which countries negotiated Jay's Treaty?
Spain
Great Britain
United States
France
Netherlands
Which countries negotiated Pinckney's Treaty?
Spain
Great Britain
United States
France
Russia
Why did Hamilton (and by proxy Washington) believe we should ignore the alliance formed between the US & France during the American Revolution? Choose all that apply.
He just really hated France, and that's that
It wasn't technically the same government since King Louis XVI was assassinated
He argued it was an alliance among people instead of countries
All of the above
What did Thomas Jefferson do in response to the Proclamation of Neutrality?
He resigned his position as Secretary of Treasury
He resigned his position as Secretary of State
He resigned his position as Vice President
He resigned his position as Secretary of War
Pinckney's Treaty also gave the United States access to the port of ___ _______
(a)
Which of the following is true regarding Jay's Treaty?
GB made the US its "most favored nation"
GB agreed to stop giving Natives guns
GB said they would stop impressment
The US agreed to help GB in the French Revolution
All of the Above
The disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson eventually led to the creation of _________ _______
(a)
James Madison (and Thomas Jefferson) believed that Hamilton's National Bank was Unconstitutional because the Constitution only gave Congress (a) powers.
The "Drunk Farmers" that protested the excise tax lived in
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York City
Virginia
Tennessee
How could one argue that Jay's Treaty was actually a "success?"
The US received protection from GB
The US was repaid all of its $80 million in debt
GB agreed to stop impressment
GB stopped seizing US ships
All of the Above
Which of the following points was included in GW's Farewell Address?
No permanent allies
No National Bank
Limited Political Parties
No more taxes
In his Farewell Address, George Washington wanted to avoid (a) wars.
GW's Presidency marked the first time in which....
An executive willingly stepped down from his position
An executive fired his Vice President
An executive was fired due to being a terrible leader
the US became involved in a European War
An executive served more than 8 years
Jefferson (and Hamilton) wanted GW to serve a 2nd term because he was a (a)
What was interesting about GW's Cabinet?
GW made sure it was balanced with Northern & Southern men
GW only hired Southern men
GW only hired Federalists
GW didn't select any of his men; they were chosen for him by Congress
GW only hired Democratic-Republicans
The Constitution and Bill of Rights were ratified during GW's Presidency.
True
False
Hamilton wanted the Federal Government to pay off .....
National Debt
State Debt
Both the National & State Debt
Only Debt owed to Great Britain
Only Debt owed to France
The names of the men who could not stand Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
John Jay
Henry Knox
The standards/expectations that GW created during his Presidency are called (a)
Which of the following are true regarding GW's Cabinet?
Madison wasn't an actual Cabinet memeber
Jefferson & Randolph were from Southern States
Hamilton & Knox were from Northern States
Hamilton was GW's First Choice to be Secretary of Treasury
Knox was his Attorney General
The Judiciary Act of 1789
defined the functions of the judicial branch
created the judicial branch of government
was created by Alexander Hamilton
was created by Thomas Jefferson
was created by John Jay
The drunk farmers realized that the US military outnumbered them....
in a 2 to 1 ratio
12,000 to 6,000
in a 4 to 1 ratio
they weren't outnumbered at all
Why did Southerners hate the National Bank?
Its location was in Philadelphia, PA
Most Southern states have already paid their war debt
A Northern Bank could lead to solely Northern Political Power
All of the Above
Who told GW, "the North and South will hang together, only if they have you to hang on (to)?"
(a)
The list below are points from which event:
1. No permanent allies
2. Stay out of political parties
3. Avoid European Wars
GW's Farewell Address
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Proclamation of Neutrality
XYZ Affair
The list below are points from which event:
1. Border between US & Florida established
2. Spain will keep Native Americans from attacking the US Border
3. The US gains access to the Mississippi River and Port of New Orleans
GW's Farewell Address
Pinckney's Treaty
Jay's Treaty
Proclamation of Neutrality
XYZ Affair
GW served how many years as POTUS?
8 years
4 years
2 years
6 years
George Washington was the first (and only) US President to ever be elected (a) .
This is the made-up nonsense word that Patrick Star claims we all learn in first grade.
(a)
SpongeBob's boating school instructor
(a)
Which of the following became states during GW's Presidency?
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
North Dakota
Why was the US given so many good things in Pinckney's Treaty?
Spain was afraid the US & GB would team up again
Spain wanted to be nice to us "just because"
because Spain was really good friends with Hamilton
because Spain highly respected President Washington
George Washington was inaugurated on....
April 30, 1789
April 30, 1793
April 30, 1787
April 30, 1797
How many Electoral Votes did George Washington receive in the inaugural Presidential election?
(a)
George Washington lived in the White House.
True
False
Thomas Jefferson (with the help of James Madison) worked together to attack Alexander Hamilton DURING GW's Presidency.
True
False
Which of the following are true about GW?
He once returned a dog to his owner (a British General) during the Revolutionary War
Once of his favorite hobbies was dancing
His hair was actually red, but he wore a powdered wig
His "Farewell Address" was published 10 years to the day after the Constitution was published
He dropped out of school when he was 15.
What was the final score of the Oklahoma-Tennessee game Saturday? hint: BOOMER!
Oklahoma 33
Tennessee 27
Tennessee 33
Oklahoma 27
Oklahoma 26
Tennessee 17
Tennessee 25
Oklahoma 15
Categorize:
Pro-Great Britain
Pro-France
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of State
supported National Bank
opposed National Bank
listened to the most by GW
Resigned his Cabinet position in 1793
Supported Wealthy People
Supported Common Man
One of Washington's greatest successes was (a) . This allowed the United States to gain access to the (b) and the port of (c) since (d) was afraid the US and (e) were working together again.
Another of Washington's successes was the (a) . This event included (b) protesting / refusing to pay an (c) (which was part of (d) Assumption Bill). Eventually, the US army sent 12,000 men to confront the protesters and put down the rebellion, which showed the strength of the (e) .
An event that is viewed as both a success and failure in GW's Presidency is (a) . This allowed the United States (b) status with (c) , but failed to address other major issues such as (d) of US ships.
