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

2. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?
(a) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(b) Told George that he was on his own.
(c) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.
(d) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.

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

4. Who was Joseph Reed?
(a) A British immigrant and military genius.
(b) A British military officer.
(c) A merchant.
(d) An attorney.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two countries began battling in the United States in 1755?

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

3. In December of 1776, Washington's troops crossed which body of water?

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

5. In what city was the main British base in New Jersey?

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