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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 time was dinner usually served at Mount Vernon?
(a) 11 a.m.
(b) 1:00 p.m.
(c) 2:00 p.m.
(d) Noon.
2. What were Washington's feelings on attending the Constitutional Convention?
(a) He was anxious to attend.
(b) He dreaded attending.
(c) He felt obligated to attend.
(d) He was excited to attend.
3. What did the Secretary of Treasury urge Congress to charter?
(a) A new canal company.
(b) A new blacksmith company.
(c) A new agricultural company.
(d) The Bank of the United States.
4. Who proposed the idea of "discrimination" with regard to finances?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Alexander Hamilton.
(c) John Adams.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.
5. Who worked out a code with Jefferson to communicate secretly with the leaders of the opposition?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) James Monroe.
(c) John Adams.
(d) James Madison.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who replaced Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury?
2. Who was surprised that Washington ratified the Jay Treaty?
3. Which two people denounced the Neutrality Proclamation in writing?
4. Which country did Washington believe the pamphlet "Common Sense" was influenced?
5. What did Washington think would happen to the government if democratic societies continue to thrive?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the public react to the ratification of the Jay Treaty?
2. Who was Pierre Charles L'Enfant?
3. Describe Edmund Randolph's background and qualifications for Washington's cabinet.
4. Describe what the Provision Order permitted.
5. Why did Alexander Hamilton oppose the idea of "discrimination"?
6. Why would it have been difficult for Washington to call a special session of Congress?
7. What were Washington's concerns about England and France fighting?
8. How did Washington feel about the leadership role at the convention?
9. How did Washington visualize the economy?
10. Describe Hamilton's role in helping Washington write his farewell speech.
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