George Washington
How many states were there in the new nation?
13
When was Washington inaugurated as President of the United States?
April 30th 1789
The first army that Washington fought for was the ________ Army
British
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4, 1776
What was the name of Washington's plantation?
Mount Vernon
Where was the capital of the U.S. when Washington was inaugurated as President?
New York City
What did the Americans write to declare that they were free from the rule of the king of England?
Declaration of Independence
Why did Washington want to be called "Mr. President"?
He wanted to be known as a president, not a king
Why is George Washington called the "Father of Our Country?
He was our first President of the United States
Who wrote the Constitution of the United States?
representatives from each state
What was the meeting called where the representatives met in Philadelphia and wrote the constitution?
Continental Congress
What did George Washington do after the War?
He retired to his home in Mount Vernon.
How many terms did Washington serve as President?
He served two terms.
What is the highest job in our country's government?
President of the United States
How long did the Revolutionary War last?
Seven years
What colony was George Washington from?
Virginia
The worker's at George Washington's plantation, Mount Vernon, were?
slaves
What was George Washington's job when he was 16 years old?
surveyor
