Constitution
How did George Washington stepping down from presidency affect the constitution?
It led to a two term limit being created for future presidents
Who was George Washington's Secretary of State?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
The taxes on whiskey
What did George Washington want the U.S. to avoid doing?
Making permanent alliances, political parties
What do people think is the best thing George Washington did?
Stepping down after 2 terms
How did George Washington's cabinet affect the constitution?
Washington established a council to advise him, his cabinet, and presidents still have one
Who was George Washington's Secretary of Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was involved in the Whiskey Rebellion?
Farmers and distillers in Western Pennsylvania
What was the Policy of Neutrality?
It declared that the U.S. was going to stay out of the war between France and Great Britian
How many times did Washington travel outside of North America?
Once, to Barbados in 1751
Did George Washington support a strict constitution?
No, he interpreted a broad constitution
Who was George Washington's Secretary of War?
Henry Knox
How did the Whiskey Rebellion affect the U.S?
It showed the citizens the government's power
How did george washington affect the judicial system?
in 1789 he organized a federal court system
How tall was George Washington?
6'2" , he was one of the tallest presidents
How many people signed the constitution before George Washington?
None, he was the first to sign it
Who was George Washington's Attorney General?
Edmund Randolph
How did George Washington Stop the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent 13,00 militiamen to suppress the riot
What was George Washington's Naval Act?
In 1794 he passed this act to rebuild the U.S. Navy
Did George Washington attend college?
No, he dropped out of high school at 15 because his family couldn't afford it
Why did George Washington support the constitution?
He thought it gave the government more power and would help maintain order
Who was George Washington's Vice President?
John Adams
What did the protesters do?
participate in riots and attack tax collectors
Why did George Washington decide to stay neutral in the war between Britain and France?
He thought the U.S should grow stronger before engage in international conflict
How long did George Washington's horse live?
27 years