Pick one major problem or issue that George Washington faced, either in the United States or with other countries. Explain how he dealt with it, and discuss how his actions still affect America today.
Which of the following was a crisis that Washington faced as the first President of the United States?
Create an economic system that would allow America to pay off its war debt
Returning promptly the British Redcoats that were taken prisoner of war
Negotiating a boundary with Spain over the disputed southwestern territory of the U.S.
Settle the matter on the legality of slavery
Washington established an executive cabinet to -
Discourage the Judicial Branch from declaring a presidential act unconstitutional
Aid the president on spying on foreign nations
Provide the president with a group of people that could advise the president on different matters
Be involved in legislative meetings to ensure the executive and legislative branches worked together
What was the significance of Washington crushing the Whiskey Rebellion?
Alexander Hamilton was Washington’s favorite advisor and would be granted whatever he requested
Whiskey would no longer be permitted to be produced without a permit from the federal government
Americans would have to go through peaceful avenues to express their desire for change
Washington, and therefore the executive branch, held more power in the United States under the constitution than under the Articles of Confederation
Aside from political parties, identify what else Washington warned Americans about in his Farewell Address?
Permanent alliances with other countries
Protective tariffs that were too high
A national bank
Technological advancements
Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?
The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.
Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.
The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.
Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.