George Washington's Policies and Presidency

George Washington's Policies and Presidency

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial discusses the precedents set by George Washington during his presidency. These include establishing the presidential cabinet, adopting a policy of neutrality in foreign wars, serving only two terms, and taking the oath of office with a hand on a Bible. These precedents have had lasting impacts on the presidency and are important for students to understand, as they will be included in an upcoming quiz.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

The life of George Washington

The precedents set by George Washington

The American Revolutionary War

The drafting of the Constitution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the first four members of George Washington's cabinet?

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, John Adams

John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Monroe

Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many departments does the presidential cabinet have today?

12

10

20

15

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for George Washington's policy of neutrality?

To support France in their wars

To avoid foreign entanglements due to national debt

To establish trade relations with Europe

To expand American territories

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the policy of neutrality last?

150 years

121 years

100 years

50 years

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did George Washington choose to serve only two terms?

He wanted to travel the world

He was forced by Congress

He believed in democratic leadership and was tired

He wanted to become a monarch

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which president broke the two-term precedent set by George Washington?

John F. Kennedy

Abraham Lincoln

Theodore Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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