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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. Which city became the temporary capitol of the United States?
(a) New York City.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Alexandria.

2. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?
(a) Hudson River.
(b) Housatonic River.
(c) Potomac River.
(d) East River.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the convention scrap after five days of meeting?

2. Why did Washington have surgery in 1789?

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

4. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?

5. Which state was 15 times more populous than Delaware?

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