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Unit 1 Chapter 1 (Washington's Presidency) Bayou Bridges

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Electoral College?

a)

A group of representatives who elect the president and vice president based on the popular vote in each state

b)

A college where future presidents are trained

c)

A group of judges who decide the president

d)

A committee that writes the Constitution

2.

What is the definition of an inaugural ceremony?

a)

A celebration of a national holiday

b)

A series of official events in which a newly elected candidate is installed in, or takes, office

c)

A parade held in honor of a national hero

d)

A meeting of government officials to discuss policies

3.

What did George Washington say during his oath of office?

a)

I will serve the people of the United States.

b)

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

c)

I promise to uphold the laws of the land.

d)

I will lead the country to prosperity.

4.

What is the definition of an oath of office?

a)

A promise made by a government official to obey the law and fulfill the responsibilities of their job

b)

A speech given by a president during their inauguration

c)

A document signed by government officials

d)

A pledge to serve the military

5.

Why did President Washington and Congress want to proceed carefully during his presidency?

a)

Because they were unsure of their roles

b)

Because they were the first to hold these positions and every action was unprecedented

c)

Because they were afraid of public opinion

d)

Because they had limited resources

6.

What is the definition of the term "precedent" as used in the text?

a)

A law that must be followed

b)

An example for future actions or decisions

c)

A rule that cannot be changed

d)

A decision made by the president

7.

Which three branches of government were established by the Constitution?

a)

Legislative, Executive, and Military

b)

Judicial, Executive, and Treasury

c)

Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

d)

Executive, Legislative, and State

8.

What was the primary responsibility of the Department of War?

a)

Managing the country's finances

b)

Manage America’s safety, security, and defense

c)

Handling foreign affairs

d)

Overseeing the nation's court system

9.

Who was the first vice president of the United States under George Washington?

a)

John Jay

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

10.

What role did Alexander Hamilton play in George Washington's administration?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Secretary of War

c)

Secretary of the Treasury

d)

Attorney General

11.

What is the president's cabinet?

a)

A group of military leaders

b)

A group of advisers

c)

A group of lawmakers

d)

A group of judges

12.

What was one of the main differences in vision between Hamilton and Jefferson for the future of America?

a)

Hamilton supported a nation of small farmers, while Jefferson supported the growth of manufacturing.

b)

Hamilton supported the growth of manufacturing, while Jefferson supported a nation of small farmers.

c)

Both Hamilton and Jefferson supported the growth of manufacturing.

d)

Both Hamilton and Jefferson supported a nation of small farmers.

13.

What did Hamilton believe about the role of the central government?

a)

It should be weak and less involved in business interests.

b)

It should be strong and closely tied to powerful business interests.

c)

It should only focus on agriculture.

d)

It should be led by ordinary people.

14.

Use the image to answer the following question.

Why were Washington’s actions during the event shown here important for the country?

a)

They illustrated why small farmers should not be making whiskey.

b)

They showed that the government had the power to enforce laws.

c)

They showed that Washington was not concerned about small farmers.

d)

They stressed the importance of having a good transportation system.

15.

Who was the first and only president unanimously elected by the Electoral College?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

John Adams

c)

George Washington

d)

James Madison

16.

What did Jefferson believe about the involvement of ordinary people in governance?

a)

Ordinary people should not be involved in governance.

b)

Only the rich and well-born should govern.

c)

Ordinary people should be involved in the governance of their own country.

d)

Governance should be left to aristocratic families.

17.

What does the term "diverse" mean as used in the vocabulary section?

a)

Relating to or originating within a country.

b)

Having many different types or parts.

c)

Money owed after borrowing it.

d)

A nation of small farmers.

18.

Which of the following was a position created by Washington to help him govern the country?

a)

Secretary of Treasury

b)

Secretary of State

c)

Secretary of War

d)

All of the above were positions created by Washington

19.

What does the term "debt" mean as used in the vocabulary section?

a)

Money owed after borrowing it.

b)

Having many different types or parts.

c)

Relating to or originating within a country.

d)

A nation of small farmers.

20.

Who were the supporters of Thomas Jefferson called?

a)

Federalists

b)

Republicans

c)

Democratic-Republicans

d)

Hamiltonians

21.

What did Alexander Hamilton found in 1791?

a)

The Supreme Court

b)

The First Bank of the United States

c)

The Democratic-Republican Party

d)

The Judicial System

22.

What was the main outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

It showed the weakness of the national government.

b)

It highlighted the strength of the national government.

c)

It led to the creation of a new political party.

d)

It resulted in the resignation of President Washington.

23.

What was the purpose of the tax placed by Congress in 1789?

a)

To reduce the price of imported goods

b)

To help the new government pay its bills

c)

To encourage the production of whiskey

d)

To support the farmers on the western frontier

24.

Who proposed the solution to address the nation's debts by implementing taxes on other goods, including whiskey?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Alexander Hamilton

d)

John Adams

25.

Why did some settlers on the western frontier consider the whiskey tax to be unfair?

a)

They believed it was too low

b)

They thought it was a fair tax

c)

They relied on selling surplus corn, which was often turned into whiskey

d)

They wanted to pay more taxes

26.

How did President Washington respond to the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

He ignored the farmers' concerns

b)

He repealed the tax immediately

c)

He led troops to western Pennsylvania to quell the uprising

d)

He increased the tax on whiskey

27.

What does the term "frontier" mean according to the vocabulary section?

a)

A place where newly settled areas meet unsettled but not necessarily uninhabited areas

b)

A place where only uninhabited areas exist

c)

A place where only settled areas exist

d)

A place where no one lives

28.

What were the two specific decisions faced by the United States in 1790?

a)

Where to build the national capital and how to handle the country's remaining debts.

b)

How to expand the military and where to build new schools.

c)

How to improve trade relations and where to build new roads.

d)

Where to establish new states and how to manage immigration.

29.

Where did Hamilton agree to place the capital in exchange for support of his financial plan?

a)

Along the banks of the Mississippi River

b)

Along the banks of the Potomac River

c)

Along the banks of the Hudson River

d)

Along the banks of the Ohio River

30.

Which of the following was a TRUE response to the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)
The rebellion resulted in the secession of several states.
b)
The rebels successfully overthrew the government.
c)
President Thomas Jefferson pardoned all rebels involved.
d)
President George Washington led a militia force to suppress the rebellion.
31.

What does the Twenty-Second Amendment state?

a)

A president can only serve two terms in office.

b)

A president can serve unlimited terms.

c)

A president must serve at least two terms.

d)

A president can serve three terms.

32.

What did Washington emphasize in his Farewell Address? Choose all that are correct.

a)

The importance of political parties.

b)

Stay out of foreign matters

c)
  1. Keep America focused on its development

d)

The importance of economic growth.

e)
  1. Avoid developing a loyalty to political parties

33.

What was Washington's policy regarding the war between France and Great Britain?

a)

He supported France.

b)

He supported Great Britain.

c)

He steered a course of neutrality.

d)

He declared war on both countries.

34.

What was the purpose of the Jay Treaty?

a)

To declare war on Great Britain.

b)

To normalize trade with Britain.

c)

To form an alliance with France.

d)

To end the American Revolution.

35.

George Washington knew he could not run the country alone, so he created a group of advisors to assist him in running the country.  This system is called:

a)
Congress
b)
Parliament
c)
Senate
d)
Cabinet
36.

What is the top court in the United States?

a)

The First Bank of the United States

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

The Judicial Circuit

d)

The Federal Court

37.

Which founding father created the Democratic-Republicans?

a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Alexander Hamilton
38.

Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)
Celebration of whiskey production in the United States
b)
Ban on whiskey consumption in the United States
c)
Protest against beer production in the United States
d)

Protest against the taxation of whiskey in the United States

39.

Which of Washington’s departments was responsible for affairs with foreign countries?

a)
Department of Justice
b)
Department of Defense
c)
Department of State
d)
Department of the Treasury
40.

What three departments were created by Congress at the beginning of Washington's presidency?

a)

Department of Justice, Department of War, Department of State

b)

Department of Agriculture, Department of War, Department of State

c)

Department of Education, Department of State, Department of the Treasury

d)
Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Department of War
41.

One of Washington’s most important precedents was the

a)

selection of a vice president.

b)

formation of a cabinet.

c)

signing of the Judiciary Act.

42.

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

A tax on imported whiskey

b)

A tax on domestically produced whiskey

c)

A ban on whiskey production

d)

A restriction on whiskey sales

43.

What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

A tax on imported whiskey

b)

A tax on domestically produced whiskey

c)

A ban on whiskey production

d)

A restriction on whiskey sales

44.

Who was Benjamin Banneker?

a)

A former slave who became a politician

b)

A free African American man who contributed to the construction of the first capital city

c)

A military leader in the Whiskey Rebellion

d)

A member of Washington's cabinet

45.

How many executive departments did the first Congress create?

a)

three

b)

five

c)

ten

d)

fifteen

46.

Use the T-chart to answer the following question.

Which phrase completes the Hamilton column of this chart?

a)

economy based only on manufacturing

b)

free education for children

c)

a king-like president

d)

a national bank

47.

Use the quote to answer the following question.

“I walk on untrodden ground.”

To what was George Washington referring when he said this?

a)

the lack of precedents for the presidency

b)

the idea that he would be viewed as a king

c)

the political rivals that he had to deal with

d)

the fact that his cabinet did not get along

48.

Use the image to answer the following question.

By what name did these men, the executive secretaries in Washington’s administration, come to be known?

a)

the advisers

b)

the cabinet

c)

the legislative branch

d)

the executive branch

49.

Which event resulted from disagreements between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?

a)

Two political parties formed.

b)

Hamilton left the government.

c)

The men became good friends.

d)

Washington dismissed both of them.

50.

Use the excerpt to answer the following question.

“I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that ‘all powers not delegated to the U.S. by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people’ to take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless feild [field] of power, no longer susceptible of any definition.”

—Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, February 15, 1791

What is Jefferson arguing against in this statement?

a)

Washington seeking the advice of department heads

b)

Hamilton’s proposal for a national bank of the United States

c)

the creation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican political parties

d)

the establishment of regional judicial circuits

51.

What event sparked the Whiskey Rebellion?

a)

a tax placed on whiskey

b)

a law prohibiting whiskey production

c)

a limit on how much whiskey could be exported

d)

a law controlling how whiskey was transported

52.

Use the image to answer the following question.

Why was Benjamin Banneker’s involvement in the city plan shown here significant? Select the two correct answers.

a)

Banneker became the first free African American surveyor in the country.

b)

Banneker was a Baltimore businessman who appointed the surveyor for this plan.

c)

Banneker was from France and designed the city plan in the style of European cities.

d)

Banneker remembered the design plan so that building continued after the lead architect was fired.

e)

Banneker was a free African American man who was given a great deal of responsibility during construction of the city.

53.

Use the excerpt to answer the following question.

“But as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices [tricks] employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed, it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union to your collective and individual happiness; that you should cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to it.”

—George Washington, Farewell Address

What is Washington warning Americans about in this excerpt?

a)

He fears that America will enter into a war.

b)

He is discouraging reliance on other counties.

c)

He does not want party politics to divide Americans.

d)

He worries that future presidents will seize too much power.