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

2. How did Washington's wife react to Washington's new role as head of the Continental Army?
(a) Told George's mother and she stopped him from fighting.
(b) Told George that he was on his own.
(c) United with Washington to help the revolutionary effort.
(d) Was upset and reluctantly supported Washington.

3. How many men made up the British army that occupied Germantown?
(a) 3,000.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 10,000.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who died on the day Washington began his vacation in 1781?

3. What city were the Hessian soldiers encamped in 1777?

4. Who was Charles Lee?

5. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the British operations after becoming tired of the Ohio Wilderness in 1755.

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. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

5. What was the British response after the Battle of Monmouth?

6. How did Benedict Arnold attempt to impress his love, Peggy Shipman?

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

8. Describe Horatio Gates appearance.

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

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

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