🏛️ Part 1: Washington's Leadership & Accomplishments

1. George Washington served as the _______ President of the United States from _______ to _______.

2. Three key leadership qualities that made Washington an effective president:

• _________________________________

3. Washington's Cabinet included which four important positions?

• Secretary of State: _____________________

• Secretary of Treasury: ___________________

• Secretary of War: ______________________

• Attorney General: ______________________

4. Alexander Hamilton's financial plan included:

• Paying off _____________ debts

• Creating a national _____________

• Establishing a _____________ tax on whiskey

⚔️ Part 2: Challenges & Important Events

5. The _____________ Rebellion (1794) tested the federal government's authority when farmers protested a tax on _____________.

6. Washington's foreign policy was based on _____________. He wanted to avoid taking sides in conflicts between _____________ and _____________.

7. In his Farewell Address, Washington warned against:

• The dangers of political _____________

• Forming permanent _____________ with foreign nations

• The growth of _____________ debt

8. Which precedent (example for future presidents) was most important?

Serving only two terms

Creating a Cabinet

Establishing federal authority

All of the above

🌟 Part 3: Legacy & Impact

9. How did Washington strengthen the office of the presidency?

10. Why is Washington called the "Father of His Country"? List three reasons:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

11. Reflection: Which of Washington's precedents do you think was most important for future presidents? Explain your reasoning.

Washington's Presidency Notes

Washington's Presidency Notes

🏛️ Part 1: Washington's Leadership & Accomplishments

⚔️ Part 2: Challenges & Important Events

🌟 Part 3: Legacy & Impact

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