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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. Who did Washington send as an envoy to France?
(a) General Greene.
(b) John Andre.
(c) Benedict Arnold.
(d) Colonel John Laurens.

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 4 years.

3. How many children did Washington and his wife have together?
(a) No children.
(b) Two child.
(c) Three child.
(d) One child.

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

5. Who did Washington appoint as Secretary of War?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Henry Knox.
(d) John Jay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington was elected by the electoral college on February 4, 1789. On what day did Washington receive formal notification of his election?

2. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?

3. What did Washington enjoy reading?

4. How many men made up the British army that occupied Germantown?

5. Washington's secret attack strategy was similar to which group?

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