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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 covered his face in fear that Washington had been killed?
(a) Colonel Richard Fitzgerald.
(b) General Greene.
(c) General Howe.
(d) Lord Cornwallis.

2. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Manhattan.
(c) New York City.
(d) The Long Island shore.

3. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?
(a) John.
(b) Lawrence.
(c) Thomas.
(d) William.

4. Which group was the main concern as Lt. Dinwiddie led the "Ohio Company" to the north?
(a) British.
(b) Indians.
(c) French.
(d) Germany.

5. Who wrote Washington begging him to stay in office?
(a) Eliza Powel.
(b) Sally Fairfax.
(c) Martha Washington.
(d) Peggy Shipman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who replaced Henry Knox as Secretary of War?

2. Who reported to the British government that the U.S. would agree to a "watered down" neutrality?

3. What was Washington's estate known as?

4. What group did the Indians hate the most in 1783?

5. What did the British say they would do once the peace treaty was signed?

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