Washington's Presidency

How were the President and Vice-President elected in 1789?

• Voters only voted for the President, then they chose the Vice-President

• The candidate with the most votes became President, the second place candidate became Vice-President

• The President and Vice President were elected the same way as they are elected today

When George Washington took office as America’s first President, he faced many new challenges. Which of the following was NOT a challenge that Washington faced?

• The large debt left from the Revolutionary War that needed to be paid off.

• Both Britain and France wanted American support during the French Revolution.

• The country was very angry because they did not want Washington to become their President.

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:

• The Presidential Cabinet

• The A-Team

• The Illuminati

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

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of State

• All of the above were positions created by Washington

Alexander Hamilton served what position for George Washington?

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Treasury

• Secretary of State

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

• Secretary of War

• Secretary of Foreign Relations

• Secretary of State

Which of Washington’s departments was responsible for America’s safety, security, and defense?

• Secretary of Foreign Relations

• Secretary of State

• Secretary of War

To eliminate America’s debt, Alexander Hamilton suggested that the United States use a tariff. What is a tariff?

• a tax placed by a country on all exported goods

• a discount given to all people within a certain country

• a tax placed by a country on all imported goods

How would a national bank help pay off the national debt?

• a bank would give loans to people and businesses – the loans would charge a fee that would go to the government

• the government could use the money that people put in the banks

• instead of paying off debt, banks would only be used as a place to store money.

During the French Revolution, France and Britain eventually ended up at war against each other. Which of the following would most likely have been said by a FEDERALIST like Alexander Hamilton during the French Revolution:

• “Because France helped our revolution, we should help them!”

• Gee, I’m not sure who I support.”

• “Because British trade is so important, we should not get involved!”