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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road Turns Upward, Hope Abroad and Bankruptcy at Home and Enter a French Army.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Washington's estate known as?
(a) Mount Vernon.
(b) Mount Washington.
(c) Washington Estates.
(d) Washington Acres.

2. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Corn.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Tea.

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

4. When did Washington receive a draft of the Declaration of Independence?
(a) July 4, 1776.
(b) July 4, 1775.
(c) July 6, 1776.
(d) July 6, 1775.

5. In May of 1778, which country recognized the independence of the United States?
(a) Germany.
(b) Italy.
(c) Great Britain.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the movement to take Washington out of power?

2. Which command did Washington allow to become semi-autonomous?

3. What did Washington enjoy reading?

4. Which country's influx of military leaders burdened Washington?

5. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?

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