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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what city was the main British base in New Jersey?
(a) Brunswick.
(b) Morristown.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Princeton.

3. What cash crop did Washington rely on for the most profit?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Corn.
(c) Beans.
(d) Sugar cane.

4. Who betrayed Washington's friendship at a retreat in New Jersey?
(a) Joseph Reed.
(b) John Andre.
(c) John Sullivan.
(d) Benedict Arnold.

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

6. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?
(a) East River.
(b) Potomac River.
(c) Housatonic River.
(d) Hudson River.

7. While the British were not attacking the United States, what was the enemy?
(a) The Hessians.
(b) Unemployment.
(c) Inflation.
(d) The French.

8. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British surrendered.
(b) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.
(c) The British retreated.
(d) The British launched a suprise attack.

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

10. What city were the Hessian soldiers encamped in 1777?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Yorktown.
(d) Washington, D.C.

11. After the British raiders attacked the legislature, where did Thomas Jefferson flee?
(a) The nearest horse.
(b) His cabin.
(c) The river.
(d) The mountains.

12. Who was Horatio Gates?
(a) An attorney.
(b) A British immigrant and military genius.
(c) A British military officer.
(d) A merchant.

13. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?
(a) He was killed.
(b) He was wounded.
(c) He was left behind.
(d) He retreated.

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

15. How many times was George Washington's father married?
(a) 1 time.
(b) 2 times.
(c) 3 times.
(d) 2 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Washington's estate known as?

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

3. Who was Charles Lee?

4. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?

5. In 1755, which general enlisted Washington to navigate a path in the Ohio Valley?

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