6.
7.
Washington set another precedent when he chose a group of advisors. This group was called his
Alexander
was his Secretary of Treasury who set up a national banking system. He
wanted to assume the debt of all the states. In order for this to work, what agreement was reached regarding the
placement of the capital
city?
8.
What place did Washington choose to be the location of the new capitol city?
9.
Did Washington get to live in the new capitol?
Why or why not?
10.
Washington set his next precedent when he decided to stay.
that he did not want the US to form alliances with other countries.
His fourth precedent was to only serve
I
terms.
on foreign affairs - this mean
**Numbers 2, 6, 10, and 11 discuss the precedents that Washington established. Which one do you think was most
Important to America? Why do you think it is the most important? Explain your answer on the back of this page.