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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Whiskey Rebellion, The Democratic Societies, A Disastrous Document and Tragedy with a Friend.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What British governmental decree permitted the removal of goods from neutral bottoms?
(a) Consolato del Mare.
(b) Federalist Order.
(c) Provision Order.
(d) Neutrality Order.

2. Who did Washington appoint as Secretary of War?
(a) Henry Knox.
(b) James Madison.
(c) John Jay.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

3. Which city's merchants established a paper money system that would not depreciate?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Mount Vernon.
(d) Princeton.

4. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?
(a) Washington was saved by his aides.
(b) Washington was captured.
(c) Washington fell off his horse.
(d) Washington was shot and wounded.

5. What state was George Washington born?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Maryland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease plagued Philadelphia in August 1793?

2. What group did the Indians hate the most in 1783?

3. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?

4. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?

5. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?

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