Assessment: The First President

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Who was the first president of the United States?

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George Washington

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What did George Washington not want to be seen as?

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A monarch.

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What was George Washington's role during the American Revolutionary War?

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Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

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Which important document did George Washington help to create?

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The United States Constitution

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What did George Washington warn against in his farewell address?

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The division of Americans into political parties.

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What year did George Washington leave the presidency?

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1797

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What is the significance of the United States Constitution?

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It is the foundational document that outlines the government of the United States.

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What was one of George Washington's major contributions to the United States?

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He set the precedent for a two-term limit for presidents.

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What did George Washington's leadership during the Revolutionary War help to achieve?

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Independence from Great Britain.

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What is a key principle of democracy that Washington supported?

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The peaceful transfer of power.