The Early Years: 1789-1797 Flashcards
Who was the first president of the United States? Where was he from?
George Washington of Virginia
Who was the first vice president of the United States?
John Adams of Massachusetts
In what year did George Washington retire?
1797
George Washington was _____ elected as the first president of the United States.
Unanimously
Define inauguration
A ceremony in which the president takes the oath of office
George Washington traveled from _____ to _____ for his inauguration. The trip took _____ days
Virginia
New York City
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When was George Washington inaugurated as president?
April 30, 1789
Where did George Washington take the oath of office?
On a balcony of Federal Hall in New York City
Define Precedent
An example that would become a standard practice
George Washington set a precedent by preferring to be called “Mr. President.” Why did he not want to be called other titles, such as “Your excellency?”
He thought that being called a title like that sounds like the president is higher than everyone else.
George Washington set a precedent by only serving _____ terms ( _____ years). Why did he not want to be president any longer?
He felt that presidents who served any longer would be too much like a ruler.
George Washington set a precedent by establishing the first _____, a group of people appointed by the president to _____ and _____
Cabinet
Help the president enforce laws
Advise him
A two-term presidency was established by the _____ amendment in _____
22nd
1951
John Adams is known for what?
Defending the British in the Boston Massacre (Said that British soldiers fired under self defense).
With _____ from Virginia and _____ from Massachusetts, they did what?
George Washington
John Adams
Combined the economies of the north and south
