Parts of the “Unwritten Constitution”
What did Washington decide he wanted to be called?
He decided to be called Mr president, But it was suggested he be called your highness, royalty, and many other prestigious names.
Did George Washington ever live in the white house?
No, even though he helped with the blueprints it was finished after he died.
What did Pennsylvania think about taxes on liquor?
They thought their shouldn't be taxes on liquor because they got rid of those taxes with Britain already.
What two countries were at war that asked America to help them?
Britain and France were at war
Why does Washington want us to not get involved with other countries?
He doesn't want America to get dragged into war.
Did Washington have to say "So help me god" at the end of the presidential oath?
No, but he did anyway. This set the first presidential precedent.
Washington stopped attending school at age 15.
What was Washington's point of view on the Whisky Rebellion?
Washington's point of view was, the taxes America used to fight against were passed overseas but these taxes were passed in Philadelphia. "That's the law of the land, you have to pay them."
Who did Washington help in the war between Britain and France?
Neither, he chose neutrality.
What problem does Washington see with factions?
They divide America.
Why did Washington refuse to shake hands?
He thought it was below the president.
Was George Washington excited for his job as president?
George Washington was NOT excited for his job as the first president.
What year was the Whisky Rebellion?
The Whiskey Rebellion was in 1794.
Why was Washington thinking when picking a side?
No matter what side he chose he would put the people in danger.
What was Washington warning the people of America of?
He was telling the people to stay out of other countries business.
Who was in George Washington's cabinet?
List at least two members
Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Knox.
What is one thing George Washington was surprisingly good at?
Hint: There are three possible answers.
Washington was a great horseback rider, dancer, and a great interior decorator.
Around how many troops did Washington send to Philadelphia to stop the rebellion?
You have to be within 2,000
12,000 troops, if you said anything between 10,000 - 14,000 you are correct.
Why did France think America should help them?
They gave America their navy support during the revolutionary war.
Why does Washington want us to stay as America and not assosiate other nations?
He thinks if America is all on the same side then as a country and doesn't go into war then we will be the best country we can be.
What was the first compromise Washington had to make?
He had to convince Jefferson and Madison to let all the states debts be payed off and in return the capital would be in Virginia.
What president(s) got unanimously elected?
Washington! He is the only president to ever get all the votes in the electoral college. He did this TWICE!
What did the Whisky Rebellion show about America?
It showed America had power.
Why did Britain think America should help them?
They helped America fight in the French and Indian war.
What does Washington think about factions in American politics?
He thinks they shouldn't exist because if America is one, then America can pick the strongest president possible.