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SS- Unit 1 Chapter 3
The First President
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who was George Washington's Vice President? | John Adams |
| Where did Washington first serve his presidency? | New York City, New York |
| In what year did Washington become president? | 1789 |
| Why was the Washington Monument built? | to honor the first president of the United States |
| State a claim about how George Washington actions during his presidency still affect America today? | He provided that the federal government would enforce laws, he set the precedent for president to serve two terms. |
| Why did Washington leave the presidency in 1797? | He did not want to be view as a monarch |
| Which statement describes the role of George Washington? | He was the first president of the United States |
| What was the purpose of the president cabinet? | to advise the president on matters of the national importance |
| Which precedents did Washington set while in office? | enforcing federal laws, creating first cabinet, refusing to run for a third time |
| How did the US people feel about George Washington? | Many people respected and admired George Washington because he was a brave leader who helped lead the American colonies during the Revolutionary War and became the first President of the United States. |