GEORGE WASHINGTON'S INAUGURATION

What happened on April 30, 1789?

• The first Inauguration Day took place.

• The second Inauguration Day took place.

• The first Anniversary of America as a country took place.

• The first Independence Day took place.

The crowd of thousands gathered in front of a building called ____________?

• Independence Hall

• Federal Hall

• Philadelphia Hall

• Madison Hall

Placing his hand on a Bible, Washington repeated the ____ of office written in the new Constitution. What is the ________ of office? It's a four letter word that begins with "o". Look at page 31.

What is a promise promise made by a government official to obey the law and fulfill the responsibilities of the job?

• Oath of Friends

• Bible Oath about Employment

• Oath of Office

• Working Office

Look at the pink box vocabulary word on page 31. What do you call a formal ceremony at the start of a term of office?

• amendments

• confederation

• inauguration

• anniversary

Where was the the city where Washington set out too (when he left Mount Vernon)? This city became the new federal government’s first capital. (page 31)

• Pennsylvania

• Washington

• New York

• New Hampshire

Why did Washington's trip from Mount Vernon to New York City take far longer than expected? Pick 2! (page 31)

• Villages were blocking his carriages and wagons from passing through.

• Citizens lined the streets to cheer as his carriage passed.

• Citizens did not want to line up to cheer for him.

• Villages and towns he traveled through held parades and dinners in his honor.

How many days did it take for Washington to finally arrive in New York?