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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. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British launched a suprise attack.
(b) The British retreated.
(c) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.
(d) The British surrendered.

2. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?
(a) The American people were good partners with the British.
(b) The American people should have supported Spain.
(c) The American people were content.
(d) The American people could not remain under this control.

3. What disease plagued the area around Mount Vernon in 1793?
(a) Yellow fever.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Hepatitis.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington's secret attack strategy was similar to which group?

2. Who did Washington marry?

3. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?

4. Which division of American society contained rocky fields with no agricultural aristocracy?

5. How many pounds of sterling did Washington loose during the war?

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