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Washington Takes Office, The First President
I will know that George Washington's actions as the first President of the United States served as an example for all the Presidents who followed him in office.

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King George lll of Great Britain wore royal robes. Compare the way he and George Washington (next slide) dressed.
Why do you think these two leaders dressed so differently?
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Choose why you think these two leaders dressed so differently.
King George did not like plain brown suits.
Washington wanted to dress like the ordinary people he represented rather than like a king.
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Multiple Choice
What does inauguration mean?
an official ceremony to make someone President
a group of people chosen by each state to vote for the President and Vice President
the group of advisors to the United States President
to refuse to approve something
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Multiple Choice
Why did President Washington promise to protect and defend the Constitution?
to have the same value
to be helpful to our government
to create a Cabinet to help him govern
It was the written plan of government, and he had to make sure it was upheld
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Multiple Choice
What does Electoral College mean?
an official ceremony to make someone President
a group of people chosen by each state to vote for the President and Vice President
the group of advisors to the United States President
to refuse to approve something
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Multiple Choice
What does Cabinet mean?
an official ceremony to make someone President
a group of people chosen by each state to vote for the President and Vice President
the group of advisors to the United States President
to refuse to approve something
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Multiple Choice
Name the members of Washington's Cabinet.
Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, Edmund Randolph
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton
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Multiple Choice
How did George Washington shape the federal government
He dealt with national money matters and Knox conducted war
He handles foreign affairs
He created a Cabinet, made up of advisors, to help him govern
He handles legal issues and law enforcement
Washington Takes Office, The First President
I will know that George Washington's actions as the first President of the United States served as an example for all the Presidents who followed him in office.

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