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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. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?
(a) The Fairfax Resolves.
(b) The Virginia Resolves.
(c) The Patriot Resolves.
(d) The Virginia Resolves.

2. What does Ron Chernow base this book on George Washington?
(a) Martha Washington's journals.
(b) Washington's newly discovered papers.
(c) Papers of Washington's generals.
(d) Washington's archived presidential documents.

3. Washington's father had _______________ children with Washington's mother.
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

4. Washington's stepdaughter, Patsy, died from a bout of _________________.
(a) Influenza.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Tuberculosis.

5. Another decisive defeat of Washington's men by the British took place on Chatterton's Hill as both armies moved to dominate the ______________________.
(a) Hudson River.
(b) New York River.
(c) Schenectady River.
(d) Olentangy River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Washington do with a copy of the Declaration of Independence when it arrived when he was in New York with his troops?

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

3. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.

4. Whom did Washington marry?

5. Washington saw himself as a/an _________________ slaveholder.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why Washington's plan to cross the Delaware River was a successful military maneuver.

2. Which two women were important in Washington's personal life as a young adult?

3. How did the lack of a formal education impact Washington's feelings about himself throughout his life?

4. Why was Washington so humble when accepting the role as leader of the Continental Army?

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

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

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

8. Why was Jacky Custis not motivated to get a formal education?

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

10. What impact did Washington's father's death have on his life?

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