This week you learned how America chose a new kind of leader — a president picked by the people, not a king who rules forever.
George Washington became the first president in 1789. He led wisely, chose the title "Mr. President," and stepped down after eight years, earning the name Father of Our Country.
Thomas Jefferson, the curious third president, wrote the Declaration, bought the Louisiana territory, and sent Lewis and Clark exploring. And you learned that voting gives everyone a voice — even you! Now show what you know.
1. How is a president different from a king?
2. Why is Washington called the Father of Our Country?
3. What did the Louisiana Purchase do for America?
4. Why does voting matter?
Write T for true or F for false in each circle.
1. Americans did not want another .
2. George was the first president.
3. He took office in the year .
4. Thomas was the curious third president.
5. He made the Purchase.
6. Leaders are chosen by .
Write W for Washington or J for Jefferson.
| Clue | W or J? |
|---|---|
| I was the very first president. | |
| I wrote the Declaration of Independence. | |
| I bought the Louisiana territory. | |
| I am called the Father of Our Country. | |
| I designed my house, Monticello. | |
| My farm was Mount Vernon. |
1. If you were president for one day, what would you do to help people?
This week you learned: America chose presidents instead of kings. George Washington led first and set a great example by stepping down. Thomas Jefferson doubled the country's size with the Louisiana Purchase. Voting gives the people a voice.
Coming up next week: America grows! Follow pioneers in covered wagons as the nation moves west.
| I can... | Circle one |
|---|---|
| Explain how presidents differ from kings | YES / NOT YET |
| Tell about George Washington | YES / NOT YET |
| Tell about Thomas Jefferson | YES / NOT YET |
| Explain why voting matters | YES / NOT YET |