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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 did Washington do with his fork during the tea party?
(a) He dropped the fork on the floor.
(b) He ate with the fork.
(c) He played with the fork.
(d) He through the fork at someone.

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

3. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?
(a) Adjunct General of Virginia.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Adjunct General of Delaware.
(d) President.

4. What did the letter that Pickering gave Washington reveal?
(a) Randolph was a traitor.
(b) Hamilton was a traitor.
(c) Wolcott was a traitor.
(d) Bradford was a traitor.

5. What were Washington's feelings on attending the Constitutional Convention?
(a) He was excited to attend.
(b) He dreaded attending.
(c) He felt obligated to attend.
(d) He was anxious to attend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who proposed the idea of "discrimination" with regard to finances?

2. Which two states chartered the Potomac Canal Company?

3. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

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

5. Who was appointed Minister to Holland?

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