Learning Target: I can synthesize the main ideas of a text and a timeline to draw evidence to support an explanation of George Washington’s Presidency.

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Do Now: Read the title of the article. What do you know about George

Washington and his presidency?

At the bottom of your packet, record 3 strategies you can use to answer multiple choice questions

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INDEPENDENT:

1. Read and annotate the article. 2. Mark down at the top how long it took

to read the article3. Begin multiple choice questions

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1. Which of the following statements best describes how Washington shaped the role of the President. a) Washington took on many roles as the President, yet carefully trying

not to turn the President into a monarchy or dictatorship.b) Washington selected the brightest political men he knew to take

control of the different roles that were needed to handle all of the country’s problems.

c) Washington established new boundaries for the President that would take place in future presidencies.

d) Washington had taken all of the power from the federal government of which many did not agree.

1. With a partner, review the multiple choice questions. You MUST come to an agreement on the correct answer

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2. Based on the timeline, which of the following statements describes the level of support Washington had towards the end of his presidency.a) The debate between Hamilton and Jefferson over the creation of a

national bank created a divide between Republicans and Federalists. Washington took Hamilton’s side, causing him to lose support from the Republicans in his second term as President.

b) Washington held strong support from Republicans and Federalists throughout his presidency. The debate over a national bank only proved Washington strong as a decision maker.

c) Washington lost support of the Republicans in his second Presidency.d) Washington held high regards by both Republicans and Federalists

throughout his entire Presidency and set the tone for future presidents.

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