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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 was appointed Minister to Holland?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Gouverneur Morris
(c) William Short.
(d) Thomas Pinckney.

2. Who was the greatest combat general in the war according to Washington?
(a) General John Sullivan.
(b) General Howe.
(c) Benedict Arnold.
(d) Thomas Conway.

3. Washington, after praising civilians and soldiers, wrote an angry letter to whom?
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) John Adams.

4. Which two people denounced the Neutrality Proclamation in writing?
(a) Jefferson and Hamilton.
(b) Monroe and Hamilton.
(c) Madison and Monroe.
(d) Jefferson and Madison.

5. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?
(a) A local store in Virginia.
(b) A local store near Mount Vernon.
(c) Countries abroad.
(d) Washington, D.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name was given to Washington's most effective spies?

2. Who replaced Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury?

3. On what day in 1783 did Washington arrive in Mount Vernon?

4. Who fought Washington on the idea of establishing a long-term army?

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

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