George Washington's Cabinet and Leadership

Who were the original members of George Washington's cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, John Adams

What was the basis for George Washington's appointments to his cabinet?

• Merit and fitness for the job

• Social hierarchy and personal relationships

• Regional representation only

• British tradition

What was a significant source of tension in Washington's cabinet meetings?

• Disagreements between Jefferson and Hamilton

• John Adams' dissatisfaction with his role

• Washington's rejection of British governance models

• The process of appointing officials

What precedent did George Washington set regarding the State of the Union address?

• Delivering it in person to Congress

• Sending it as a written document

• Delegating it to the Vice President

• Focusing solely on foreign policy

What did Washington's Farewell Address emphasize?

• National unity and warning against political parties

• The importance of a strong military

• The need for foreign alliances

• Economic independence