American History: The First Presidents

What is the common misconception about the period following the Declaration of Independence?

• The British won the Revolutionary War.

• The Constitution was written in 1776.

• The government was formed immediately after independence.

• George Washington was the first president immediately after independence.

Who was the first president of the Continental Congress?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• George Washington

What role did John Hancock play in shaping the presidency?

• He was the first to veto a bill.

• He worked out the model of the presidency during the war.

• He defined the powers of the presidency.

• He was the first to live in the White House.

Why is Samuel Huntington often forgotten as a president?

• He was not officially recognized.

• He served only a short term.

• He became president on a technicality.

• He was impeached.

Which president is considered by many historians as the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• John Hansen

• Thomas Jefferson