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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?
(a) Sea trader.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) War general.
(d) Cobbler.

2. In 1755, which general enlisted Washington to navigate a path in the Ohio Valley?
(a) Horatio Gates.
(b) Edward Braddock.
(c) Anthony Wayne.
(d) Robert Lee.

3. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?
(a) In the minds of the people.
(b) In Boston.
(c) On the battlefield.
(d) In Philadelphia.

4. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 4 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?

2. Who was Horatio Gates?

3. Who covered his face in fear that Washington had been killed?

4. Who did Washington send as an envoy to France?

5. Who betrayed Washington's friendship at a retreat in New Jersey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were George Washington's feelings about Sally Fairfax?

2. What was the source of Washington's excitement in July of 1778?

3. Between 1768-1775, what changes occurred to Mount Vernon?

4. Describe the British troop movement in the days of that led to the arrival of the Declaration of Independence in New York.

5. Washington began constructing a village outside of Philadelphia. Describe the huts and the living conditions of the soldiers.

6. Describe the future Mrs. Washington's appearance.

7. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

8. What were Washington's feelings on the Boston Tea Party?

9. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

10. What was bothering Washington as 1775 was coming to an end?

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