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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Treason, Virginia Endangered, Yorktown and A Gulf of Civil Horror.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was the name of the movement to take Washington out of power?
(a) Greene's Gambles.
(b) Conway Controversy.
(c) Down with Washington.
(d) Conway Cabal.

4. How many well-fed and well-armed men did Washington have at West Point?
(a) 1,000 men.
(b) 600 men.
(c) 400 men.
(d) 200 men.

5. Who was Thomas Mifflin?
(a) An attorney.
(b) A British military officer.
(c) A British immigrant and military genius.
(d) A merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In May of 1778, which country recognized the independence of the United States?

2. When Washington was six, his family moved to which city?

3. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?

4. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?

5. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?

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