Early Days
Stories about George Washington's childhood were made up by whom?
An admiring biographer.
Who did George Washington marry?
Martha
What was written at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
The Constitution of the United States.
Washington established the tradition that a president should serve no more than how many terms?
2
George was how old when his father died?
11
Where did George Washington live?
Mt. Vernon
The electoral college, which selected the president, was composed of how many representatives from each state?
2
Who first determined that the president could appoint cabinet members?
Washington
His skill with mathematics led to early work as what?
A Surveyor
What war lead to American independence?
The Revolutionary War
In 1789 the nations capital was located in which city?
New York
Who made the first state of the union speech?
Washington