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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Social Man, Infighting Foreshadowed, The Great Schism Opens and Europeans and Indians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who fought Washington on the idea of establishing a long-term army?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) John Adams.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

2. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?
(a) General Howe.
(b) Brigadier General Thomas Conway.
(c) Thomas Mifflin.
(d) Major General John Sullivan.

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

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

5. What imaginary line was the border for very little capital investment?
(a) North-South line.
(b) Mason-Dixon line.
(c) East-West line.
(d) No Compromise line.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Washington left New York in 1783, where did he go?

2. What did the convention scrap after five days of meeting?

3. Which state boycotted the convention?

4. After the death of his half-brother, which position did Washington take?

5. Who became one of Washington's financial advisers?

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