1. Washington Scavenger Hunt
Your task is to create a presentation about some of the lesser know facts about our first executive.
Answer all questions with a combination of words and visuals. There should be a visual with every slide.

2. What are some of George Washington’s accomplishments before becoming President?

3. Washington added what phrase to his inauguration speech which was then used by every president since…

4. How did Washington feel as he left his home in Mt
How did Washington feel as he left his home in Mt. Vernon to assume the position of President

5. Washington almost died a few weeks after becoming president from what?

6. Did Washington have any kids?

7. What other cool facts did you find about Washington?

8. What was Washington’s Horse named?

9. Provide Examples of how Washington was seen as a proponent of the Arts.

10. Washington created the idea of a presidential cabinet (advisors)
Washington created the idea of a presidential cabinet (advisors). Who were some of his notable cabinet members and what jobs did he entrust them with?

11. What was the plot of swampy land chosen to be the capital originally called…hint it is now Washington DC

12. Did Washington ever live in the White House?

13. What rebellion did Washington organize a force of 12,000 soldiers to put down?

14. Washington at one point was the largest distiller of Alcohol in America, approximately how many gallons of whiskey did he make?

15. Explain what the Judiciary Act of 1789 set up or established

16. Explain the Financial Debate between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. What was Hamilton’s Plan? Why did Jefferson oppose it? How did they compromise to pass the debt bill of 1790?

17. After two terms as president Washington did what
After two terms as president Washington did what? What were his warnings and words of wisdom?