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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. From which country did Washington obtain a mule as a gift?
(a) Germany.
(b) Spain.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

2. Who was responsible for representing Washington's government in Paris?
(a) James Madison.
(b) James Monroe.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

3. What was the name of the group founded by supporters of Genet?
(a) The French Democratic Society.
(b) Pennsylvanians for Genet Society.
(c) Pennsylvania Democratic Society.
(d) Delaware Republican Society.

4. Who fought Washington on the idea of establishing a long-term army?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) John Adams.

5. Where did Washington send the order to allow Randolph to reveal the plans?
(a) New York.
(b) Mount Vernon.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Annapolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two states chartered the Potomac Canal Company?

2. Who did Washington hire as a secretary?

3. Which state boycotted the convention?

4. Who did Washington appoint to the position of Attorney General?

5. What did the Secretary of Treasury urge Congress to charter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the writing of "The Federalist" persuade Washington?

2. Why didn't Washington appoint Monroe as envoy to France in 1796?

3. As Washington left for the Constitution Convention in 1788, several hazards remained. Describe the hazards.

4. Describe Washington's concern over the French Revolution.

5. What was "Washington's Legacy" described in Chapter 23 "Goodbye to War"?

6. Describe Hamilton's role in helping Washington write his farewell speech.

7. How did Washington feel about the leadership role at the convention?

8. How did the public react to the ratification of the Jay Treaty?

9. Describe Washington's visit to Annapolis in December of 1783.

10. Describe Washington's feelings on the individual versus societies or parties.

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