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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Heights, The Loss of Philadelphia and The Conway Cabal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?
(a) Sea trader.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) War general.

2. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?
(a) The soldiers fled and panicked.
(b) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.
(c) The soldiers launched a suprise attack.
(d) The soldiers fought like warriors.

3. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?
(a) 1775.
(b) 1774.
(c) 1773.
(d) 1776.

4. What did Washington vow to become when he returned to Virginia?
(a) A sea trader.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A planter.
(d) A cobbler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?

2. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?

3. Which command did Washington allow to become semi-autonomous?

4. What did Washington invent after determining the amount of grains in a bushel of timothy?

5. What document, written by Thomas Paine, renewed patriotic enthusiasm?

(see the answer key)

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