Which of these is NOT a precedent set by George Washington?

He bought more land in the Northwest Ordinance.

What does precedent mean?

Something done first, sets an example for others to follow.

Which of these men was NOT in George Washington's Cabinet?

Secretary of Rights James Madison

How did Washington handle the "Whiskey Rebellion" ?

He took militia to show force, but there was no fighting.

In his Farewell Address, Washington announced he would not run for a third term and warned us..

To avoid debt, be aware of political parties, & stay neutral

What is the "cabinet" ?

The heads of departments that advise the President.

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1
Which of these is NOT a precedent set by George Washington?
He had an inauguration ceremony.
He created the first cabinet.
He only served two terms.
He declared war on France.
2
What does "isolationism" mean?
To remain apart, separate.
To work together with everyone.
All of the above.
To pick a side for a long-term, political alliance.
3
Which of these is NOT a precedent set by George Washington?
He dressed in a business suit, not like a king.
He wanted to be called "Mr. President".
He bought more land in the Northwest Ordinance.
He gave a speech to Congress about how things were going.
4
According to the Northwest Ordinance, to apply for statehood, a territory had to have...
Could not have slavery
All of the above
A Constitution
60,000 people
5
What was it called when Washington said he wanted to avoid "long-term political alliances"?
The Northwest Ordinance
The Whiskey Rebellion
Foreign Policy
The Neutrality Proclamation
6
What does precedent mean?
What the president would wear.
The leader of the executive branch.
Washington only serving two terms.
Something done first, sets an example for others to follow.
7
Which of these men was NOT in George Washington's Cabinet?
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of Rights James Madison
Vice President John Adams
Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton
8
How did Washington handle the "Whiskey Rebellion" ?
He put all farmers who revolted in jail.
Colonists threw all the Whiskey in Boston Harbor.
He hung them all.
He took militia to show force, but there was no fighting.
9
In his Farewell Address, Washington announced he would not run for a third term and warned us..
Not to trust Alexander Hamilton
To avoid debt, be aware of political parties, & stay neutral
Not to trust Thomas Jefferson
Not to build schools.
10
What is the "cabinet" ?
It's Washington's Foreign Policy
Where the President keeps his toothbrush.
Another name for the Northwest Ordinace
The heads of departments that advise the President.

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