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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 disease plagued Philadelphia in August 1793?
(a) Yellow fever.
(b) Hepatitis.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Bubonic plague.

2. Which city became the temporary capitol of the United States?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Philadelphia.

3. Who wrote "the tree of liberty had to be watered by human blood"?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) James Madison.
(d) John Adams.

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

5. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?
(a) Major General John Sullivan.
(b) Thomas Mifflin.
(c) Brigadier General Thomas Conway.
(d) General Howe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Washington enjoy reading?

3. How did Washington feel when it came to foreign issues?

4. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?

5. What neighborhood did Rochambeau's army move to in July 1781?

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