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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. Which two countries began battling in the United States in 1755?
(a) France and England.
(b) France and Spain.
(c) Germany and Spain.
(d) England and Spain.

2. What neighborhood did Rochambeau's army move to in July 1781?
(a) Harpers Ferry.
(b) Manhattan Ferry.
(c) Dobbs Ferry.
(d) Washington Ferry.

3. Who died on the day Washington began his vacation in 1781?
(a) Daniel Parke Custis.
(b) John Parke Custis.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Martha Washington.

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

5. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?
(a) The American people could not remain under this control.
(b) The American people were content.
(c) The American people should have supported Spain.
(d) The American people were good partners with the British.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

3. How many well-fed and well-armed men did Washington have at West Point?

4. What did Washington live in fear of daily?

5. What year did the Second Continental Congress meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Horatio Gates appearance.

2. In Chapter 16 "The Road Turns Upward," why did Washington re-think attacking the British after being completely prepared?

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

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

5. Describe what George Washington was by birth and training according to Flexner.

6. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

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

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

9. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

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

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