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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 marry?
(a) Betsy Ross.
(b) Sally Fairfax.
(c) Mary Dandridge Custis.
(d) Martha Dandridge Custis.

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

3. How many men made up the British army that occupied Germantown?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 3,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 5,000.

4. Who was Joseph Reed?
(a) An attorney.
(b) A British military officer.
(c) A British immigrant and military genius.
(d) A merchant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Washington's favorite "charity"?

2. While the British were not attacking the United States, what was the enemy?

3. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

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

5. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?

(see the answer key)

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