George Washington's Inauguration and the Birth of the U
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What was the initial capital of the new nation when George Washington took office?

  • Boston
  • Washington D.C.
  • New York City (correct)
  • Philadelphia
  • What was the debate in Congress about George Washington's title when he took office?

  • 'His Excellency' or 'His Highness' (correct)
  • 'His Grace' or 'His Worship'
  • 'His Majesty' or 'His Honor'
  • 'His Eminence' or 'His Lordship'
  • Who did Washington appoint as the first Chief Justice?

  • Alexander Hamilton
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • John Jay (correct)
  • James Madison
  • Which city served as the capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington D.C. was being constructed?

    <p>Philadelphia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was left up to Congress to decide regarding the Supreme Court according to the Constitution?

    <p>The number of justices on the court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States?

    <p>John Jay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department oversees relations between the U.S. and other nations?

    <p>State Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?

    <p>Alexander Hamilton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hamilton propose to create as a safe place for the government to keep money, make loans, and issue bank notes?

    <p>National Bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Constitution did Hamilton cite to justify the establishment of the national bank?

    <p>Article I</p> Signup and view all the answers

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