Lesson 1: The First President

The secretary of the treasury was

Alexander Hamilton

Disagreements arose between those favoring a uniform national legal system and those favoring state courts.

TRUE

What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

to protect individual liberties

Explain the significance of the word bond to this era of United States history.

The word bond was very important to this era of The United States history because bonds were promised during the wars to be paid later in the nation's history, but now, after this amount of years, when they are going to be paid, who have the bonds are the ones who do not necessarily need them.

One of the Precedents set by George Washington in his first presidency was establishing a Cabinet.

TRUE

Summarizing How did the economy develop under the guidance of Alexander Hamilton?

The economy developed under the guidance of Alexander Hamilkton by his strategy of building "National Credit," making it easier for the nation to borrow money in the future.

Recalling What decisions did Washington and the first Congress have to make about the new government?

Washington worked closely with Congress to create an effective government. In those first years, the president and Congress created departments within the executive branch, set up the Court System. Congress added The Bill Of Rights To The Constitution. Washington set the standard for how long a president should serve and for how the nation should relate to other nations.

Which power given to the president by Congress established the president's authority over the executive branch?

the ability to dismiss cabinet officers without Senate approval

What was one result of the compromise on Hamilton's plan to pay off bonds issued during the American Revolution?

the nation's capital was located in the South

What did the executive branch of government consist of when it was set up in 1789?

the president, vice president, and the president's cabinet

Madison and Jefferson supported the establishment of the Bank of the United States.

FALSE

President Washington had many conflicts with Congress over how to set up an effective government.

FALSE

The first cabinet consisted of three department heads, the attorney general, and postmaster general.

TRUE

The new United States needed a way to borrow money for its government, its industrial development, and its commercial activity.

TRUE

ARGUMENT Why do you think George Washington's presidency was so important in the development of the young nation? Write a paragraph to explain.

I think Geroge Washington's presidency was so important in the development of the young nation because he set precedents for the other presidents to follow such as creating the Cabinet and establishing the Court System. His presidency was also of extreme importance because he Set The Standard For How Long A President Should Serve And For How The Nation Should Relate To Other Nations.