WorksheetsUnit 1 Chapter 3 Test. Bayou Bridges. 3rd
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
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 FOUR correct answers.
refusing to run for a third term
being called “Mr. President”
creating the first cabinet
vetoing new tax laws
enforcing federal 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’ 100-year anniversary
to celebrate the end of the Articles of Confederation
What issue might George Washington have been addressing with his speech? Use the following passage from President Washington’s Farewell Address to answer: "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 American 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
Why was George Washington chosen to be the first President of the United States?
