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

2. What did Washington warn his troops about as he settled them into their winter quarters?
(a) An eclipse.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) A British attack.

3. How many pounds of sterling did Washington loose during the war?
(a) 15,000 pounds.
(b) 5,000 pounds.
(c) 25,000 pounds.
(d) 10,000 pounds.

4. Where did d'Estaing spend the winter of 1779?
(a) France.
(b) South America.
(c) Italy.
(d) The Indies.

5. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?
(a) Ready to fight.
(b) Happy.
(c) Prepared.
(d) Unprepared.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city were the Hessian soldiers encamped in 1777?

2. Which city was named the permanent capital in 1790?

3. Who wrote Washington begging him to stay in office?

4. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

5. Which body of water did the British ships carry troops?

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