Key Terms
Washingtons Presidency
Washingtons Precedents
Challenges dealt with by Washington during his presidency
Political Parties
(Factions)
100

What is Neutrality

President Washington believed America should not take sides. 

100

Washington did not get paid during the

Revolutinary War

100

What is a Precedent

An Example set for others to follow

100

Washington warned that what would tear the nation apart

Washington warned political parties would tear the nation apart in his farewell address

100

Answer Both Questions and get Right for Double Points

Alexander Hamilton: America should trade with

Thomas Jefferson: American should trade with

BONUS: Who did Alexander Hamilton think should lead

America should trade with Great Britain 


America should trade with France 

Only the smartest people should lead





200

What is the Cabinet

A group of expert advisors chosen by the President of the United States to help him make decisions.

200

Washington did not want his face on what

Money

200

Who did Washington Named for his cabinet

Washington named smart and famous men to his cabinet who were Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Henry Knox

200

Why did the Members of Washingtons cabinet create Political Parties (Factions)

Members of Washington’s cabinet created political parties (factions) to organize support for their views

200

Answer Both Questions and get Right for Double Points

Alexander Hamilton: Americans should live in

Thomas Jefferson: Americans should live in the

BONUS: Who did Thomas Jefferson think should lead

Americans should live in cities


Americans should live in the countryside

Average people should vote for their government 



300

What is a Bond

a certificate that you can purchase from the government which promises to pay you back plus interest so that bridges, tunnels, debt and other public problems can be paid for.

300

Washington left after how many terms

2 terms

300
What words did Washington add to the Oath of Office

Washington added the words "So Help me God" to the Oath of Office

300

Britain challenged U.S. neutrality by doing what

France challenged U.S. neutrality by demanding that America will what

Britain challenged America by destroyed their ships

France challenged U.S. neutrality by demanding that America will be their allies

300

Answer Both Questions and get Right for full Points

Alexander Hamilton: Americans should make money with 

Thomas Jefferson: Americans should make money with 

America should make money with factors



America should make money with farms



400

What is Inauguration

the ceremony where the president takes the oath of office and promises to do the best job he can as the nation’s executive. 

400

Washington is one of the first leaders who gave up

control of the army after the Revolutionary War

400

What did Washington do to NOT ruin Americas relationship with other countries

He stayed Neutral

400

When did Washington stay neutral even after when Britain attacked American ships

Washington remained neutral during the French Revolution and when Britain attacked American ships

400

Answer Both Questions and get Right for full Points

Alexander Hamilton: Americans should work in what

Thomas Jefferson: Americans should work on

Americans should work in banks and factories


Americans should work on their own farms

500

What is The French Revolution

French revolutionaries killed the King of France and attempted to create a new government because of inequality in France.The revolution became so violent that it lost support in the United States.

500

What did Washington want people to call him

He asked to be called “Mr. President” instead of your highness so no one would ever become king in America.

500

The first three capitals of the United States after 1789

New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C

500

How did Alexander Hamilton plan to pay for off the nations debt

He tried selling bonds to people

500

Answer Both Questions and get Right for full Points

Alexander Hamilton: What did Alexander Hamilton say that should tell the states what do

Thomas Jefferson: What did Thomas Jefferson say that what law it wants

Washington D.C should tell all of the states what to do


Each state should be able to decide what laws it wants


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