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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 did the Treaty of Alliance commit the U.S. to protect?
(a) The French West Indies.
(b) Louisiana.
(c) All French ships.
(d) French settlements in South America.

2. How long was the published pamphlet that angrily attacked George Washington?
(a) 103 pages.
(b) 50 pages.
(c) 100 pages.
(d) 75 pages.

3. Who did Washington choose to begin planning the "Federal city"?
(a) Pierre Charles L'Enfant.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Lafayette.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

4. What was Washington's main reason for seeking retirement?
(a) Low public opinion.
(b) Fear of anarchy.
(c) Fear of being killed.
(d) Loss of mental power.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became the new Attorney General after the death of William Bradford?

2. Which two people denounced the Neutrality Proclamation in writing?

3. How many pounds of sterling did Washington loose during the war?

4. What did Washington think would happen to the government if democratic societies continue to thrive?

5. Who sat in the reserved seat to the right of Martha Washington at her tea parties?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Washington's cabinets reaction to rescinding the Provision Order?

2. Describe Edmund Randolph's background and qualifications for Washington's cabinet.

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

4. Describe Washington's "taste" in art.

5. Why would it have been difficult for Washington to call a special session of Congress?

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

7. Why was Jefferson concerned about President Washington's trip to the southern states?

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

9. Describe what the Provision Order permitted.

10. What were Washington's concerns about England and France fighting?

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