WorksheetsUnit 1 Chapter 3 Study Guide
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
In what year did George Washington become president?
1776
1781
1787
1789
Where did Washington first serve his presidency?
Washington, D.C.
Mount Vernon, Virginia
New York City, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who was George Washington’s vice president?
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
Which statement describes the role of George Washington?
He led the U.S. Navy for a lifetime term.
He argued against the Bill of Rights.
He wrote the Bill of Rights.
He was the first president of the United States.
What is the purpose of the president’s cabinet?
to represent the interests of individual states
to take notes for the president during meetings
to write laws that the president can present to Congress
to advise the president on matters of national importance
Which precedents did Washington set while in office? Select the three correct answers.
being called “Your Excellency”
enforcing federal laws
refusing to run for a third term
creating the first cabinet
vetoing new tax laws
Why did Washington leave the presidency in 1797?
He was following the rules of the Constitution.
He did not want to be viewed as a monarch.
He lost the 1797 election to John Adams.
He died while still serving as president.
What is this structure called?
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
Independence Hall
National Mall
Why was the Washington Monument built?
to honor the first president of the United States
to celebrate the ratification of the U.S. constitution
to celebrate the United States’s 100-year anniversary
to celebrate the end of the Articles of Confederation
What issue might George Washington have been addressing with this speech?
Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country deserves your affections. The name
of American, which belongs to you, must always respect the just pride of patriotism more than any
label that reflects local connections.
With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political
principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence
and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts—of common dangers,
sufferings, and successes.
the division of Americans into political parties
the election of the next United States president
the calls for the United States to join foreign wars
the colonies’ decision to separate from Great Britain
How many terms did George Washington serve as President?
One
Two
Three
Four
Not helping either side in a conflict
obelisk
neutral
precedent
example
a pillar carved from a single piece of stone with a square base and a pyramidal top
consent
precedent
obelisk
neutral
an example for future actions or decisions
precedent
president
neutral
obelisk
