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

2. Which city's merchants established a paper money system that would not depreciate?
(a) Mount Vernon.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Trenton.
(d) Princeton.

3. What state was George Washington born?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Delaware.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Pennsylvania.

4. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Lawrence.
(c) John.
(d) William.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?

2. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?

3. While the British were not attacking the United States, what was the enemy?

4. After the British raiders attacked the legislature, where did Thomas Jefferson flee?

5. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the British encampment in Germantown.

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

3. Why did Washington struggle placing Arnold at West Point?

4. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

5. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

6. What was unique about George Washington versus other officers regarding combat?

7. Describe Horatio Gates appearance.

8. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

9. Why did George Washington dislike Thomas Conway?

10. Explain Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in 1777.

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