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S/ELL Washington Pop Quiz

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Question 1

1.

Washington established an executive cabinet to -

Help the president spy on foreign nations

Prevent the Judicial Branch from saying a presidential act is unconstitutional

Provide the president with a group of people that could help the president on important matters

Question 2

2.

What was the significance of Washington crushing the Whiskey Rebellion?

Washington, acting as the executive branch, held the most power in the United States

Whiskey would no longer be permitted without special permission from the federal government

He taught Americans to express their ideas peacefully.

Question 3

3.

Aside from political parties, identify what else Washington warned Americans about in his Farewell Address?

Technological advancements

A national bank

Protective tariffs that were too high

Permanent alliances with other countries

Question 4

4.

Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?

The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.

Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.

The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.

Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.

Question 5

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Pick one major problem or issue that George Washington faced. Explain how he dealt with it, and discuss how his actions still affect America today.

Alexander Hamilton was Washington’s favorite advisor and would be granted whatever he requested