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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?
(a) A bout of pneumonia.
(b) Distrust within Congress.
(c) Insubordination among his generals.
(d) Rumors of replacing him as the leader of the army.

2. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?
(a) Education.
(b) Housing.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Food.

3. In 1765, to defray war costs, Parliament enacted the _____________________.
(a) Stamp Act.
(b) Declaration of Independence.
(c) American Federation Act.
(d) Boston Tea Party.

4. After the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses for the second time, Washington and several other men met secretly and agreed to ______________________.
(a) Establish a local government.
(b) Cease all imports.
(c) Tax tea.
(d) Meet with the King of England.

5. In the Fall of 1777, Washington wasted men and ammunition in attempting to take a British stronghold called _____________________.
(a) Saratoga Springs.
(b) Fairfax.
(c) Danbury Creek.
(d) Chew house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?

2. Which fort was Washington forced to watch the British decimate, forcing his troops to surrender?

3. Where did the British troops go after Washington's army drove them out of Boston?

4. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.

5. Who was George Washington's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did some people not support Washington's attempts to defend them and secure independence for them?

2. What purpose did Washington hope that Mount Vernon would serve regarding the perception people had of him?

3. Which woman did Washington choose to marry?

4. How did Washington's difficult life with his mother impact his early life?

5. What challenges did Washington face with Congress and even some of his own generals?

6. What difficult issues did Washington face regarding his stepchildren during this period?

7. Who were George Washington's parents and how many siblings did he have?

8. How did destiny play a part in Washington's decision to join the army instead of the navy?

9. What caused Washington to ultimately support a boycott of British goods?

10. What did Washington get involved with as a member of the House of Burgesses during this period of time?

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