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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Constitution of the United States, Hysteria and Responsibility and A Second Constitutional Convention.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) The Long Island shore.
(d) New York City.

2. What cash crop did Washington rely on for the most profit?
(a) Corn.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Sugar cane.
(d) Beans.

3. To whom did Washington sell his extra produce?
(a) Oliver Evans.
(b) Merchants in Alexandria.
(c) Merchants in Philadelphia.
(d) The British.

4. Who was the greatest combat general in the war according to Washington?
(a) General Howe.
(b) Benedict Arnold.
(c) Thomas Conway.
(d) General John Sullivan.

5. What did Washington pull from his pocket to wear that only Washington's closest friends knew he had?
(a) Bow tie.
(b) Glasses.
(c) Hat.
(d) Suspenders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who realized that " Washington's magic was still so great that Congress would not vote to discharge him"?

2. How many well-fed and well-armed men did Washington have at West Point?

3. What city were the Hessian soldiers encamped in 1777?

4. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?

5. Who became one of Washington's financial advisers?

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