The Election of 1789 Activity Video Guide Analysis

Students will learn about the first presidential election (election of President Washington) by watching a 4 minute video and answering 22 questions (one is a creative task). The answers are included where appropriate and the video is from TedEd. 

Sample questions include:
--Give 3 examples of how Washington’s election differed from those today.
--How did the Constitution originally provide for voters in presidential elections?
--Explain how electors were chosen.
--Where did Washington move to after being elected, and why?
--Identify 3 groups of people that can vote today but not when Washington was elected.

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