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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. After the British raiders attacked the legislature, where did Thomas Jefferson flee?
(a) His cabin.
(b) The river.
(c) The mountains.
(d) The nearest horse.

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

3. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?
(a) A local store near Mount Vernon.
(b) A local store in Virginia.
(c) Countries abroad.
(d) Washington, D.C.

4. How many men made up the British army that occupied Germantown?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 5,000.

5. When did Washington receive a draft of the Declaration of Independence?
(a) July 4, 1775.
(b) July 4, 1776.
(c) July 6, 1776.
(d) July 6, 1775.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who betrayed Washington's friendship at a retreat in New Jersey?

2. Who planned on hiring German or Russian soldiers to supplement British troops in Massachusetts?

3. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?

4. Which city became the temporary capitol of the United States?

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

(see the answer key)

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