One of George Washington's Major Contributions as President Was

question 74

Multiple Choice

One of George Washington's major contributions as president was

• A) keeping the nation out of foreign wars.
• B) the signing of Jay's Treaty.
• C) his advice against forming permanent alliances with foreign nations.
• D) securing a pledge from Britain to stop arming Indians on the western lands.
• E) establishing the political party system.

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Definitions:

Slavery Abolition

The movement towards and the process of formally ending the legal practice of slavery and human enslavement in various parts of the world.

Tariff of Abominations

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Nullification Crisis

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Presidential Veto

The power of the president to refuse approval of a bill or joint resolution, thus preventing its enactment into law.