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GED Ready® - Social Studies - Arryanna D Gilcreast
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Events During George Washington's Presidency
October 1789: Washington
sets aside November 26
as "A Day of Public
Thanksgiving and Prayer."
August 1790: This is the
official enumeration date
of the first U.S. Census.
February 1792: The U.S.
Post Office is officially
established as a
federal department.
October 1794: Federal
troops under Washington
stop the Whiskey Rebellion.
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A Blag for Review
January 1790: Washington
delivers the first State
of the Union address.
September 1791:
Washington, D.C., is
established as the
U.S. capital.
March 1794: Ell
Whitney is granted a
patent for the cotton gin.
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September 1796:
Washington announces he
will not seek a third term
as president.
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Which conclusion is supported by the information in the timeline?
OA. In January 1790, Washington exercised his power of executive privilege to deliver his
first State of the Union address.
OB.
In August, 1790, Washington violated the terms of his office by ordering the first
official count of the U.S. population.
Oc. In October 1794, Washington exercised his power as commander in chief to restore
peace in the United States.
OD. In September 1796, Washington established by executive order a limit of two terms
in office for presidents.