U.S. History - Unit 3 (SSUSH6a) Question Preview (ID: 60148)


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George Washington was...
a) the first president of the U.S.
b) the second president of the U.S.
c) the first vice-president of the U.S.
d) the first Secretary of State of the U.S.

When George Washington was elected president, the Constitution...
a) did not clearly state how the executive branch should operate
b) clearly outlined how the executive branch should operate
c) ###
d) ####

Why did George Washington create a Cabinet?
a) He wanted to surround himself with experts in various fields.
b) He wanted to take control of Congress.
c) He wanted to create a new political party.
d) He wanted to issue an embargo against the British.

George Washington set the precedent of:
a) the president being called... Mr. President
b) the vice-president serving in the Senate
c) purchasing land from European powers
d) ####

How did George Washington handle relations with the British and French?
a) He favored non-intervention.
b) He wanted soldiers to fight in European conflicts.
c) ###
d) ####

The Whiskey Rebellion was eventually defeated by:
a) President Washington and a militia
b) British forces
c) a local group of Indians
d) explorers for Spain

What was the significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
a) Washington set a precedent that the president should enforce the law.
b) Washington set a precedent that the president should make the law.
c) Washington set a precedent that the president should interpret the law.
d) ####

President George Washington served for:
a) two terms (8 years)
b) two terms (3 years)
c) one term (5 years)
d) three terms (11 years)

During George Washington's Farewell Address, he warned Americans...
a) not to create political parties
b) about territorial expansion
c) that there should be alliances with the Europeans
d) ####

Which political party wanted to limit the power of the government based on what is in the Constitution?
a) the Democratic-Republicans
b) the Federalists
c) ###
d) ####

Which political party wanted to expand the authority of the government?
a) the Federalists
b) the Democratic-Republicans
c) ###
d) ####

Why did George Washington only serve two terms as U.S. president?
a) He wanted to demonstrate a peaceful transition of power.
b) He was too unhealthy to continue as president.
c) He returned to the U.S. Army.
d) He was defeated in the Election of 1796 by John Adams.

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