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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 covered his face in fear that Washington had been killed?
(a) Colonel Richard Fitzgerald.
(b) General Greene.
(c) General Howe.
(d) Lord Cornwallis.

2. The delegates argued not only during debates, but also argued over what?
(a) State issues.
(b) Gun rights.
(c) Tavern tables.
(d) Taxation.

3. Where was the British blockade located that forced the Continental Army into a harsh winter without supplies?
(a) Boston Harbor.
(b) Delaware River.
(c) Chesapeake Bay.
(d) Potomac River.

4. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?
(a) King George III.
(b) Lord Cornwallis.
(c) General Edward Braddock.
(d) Lord Loundoun.

5. How many well-fed and well-armed men did Washington have at West Point?
(a) 600 men.
(b) 400 men.
(c) 1,000 men.
(d) 200 men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became one of Washington's financial advisers?

2. To whom did Washington sell his extra produce?

3. What was Washington's estate known as?

4. Who did Washington appoint as Secretary of War?

5. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?

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