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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 country did Washington believe the pamphlet "Common Sense" was influenced?
(a) Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Canada.
(d) Germany.

2. Who reported to the British government that the U.S. would agree to a "watered down" neutrality?
(a) George Hammond.
(b) John Jay.
(c) James Monroe.
(d) General Howe.

3. What was Washington's favorite "charity"?
(a) Education.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Welfare.
(d) Health care.

4. Who did Washington appoint as Secretary of War?
(a) John Jay.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) Henry Knox.

5. How did the people feel that Washington was living?
(a) Too extravagantly.
(b) Better than most of the people.
(c) A little below most of the people.
(d) About the same as many people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Washington glad that John Adams didn't want from the presidential mansion?

2. What injury did Washington receive when thrown from his horse going to Mount Vernon?

3. Which state boycotted the convention?

4. Who did Washington choose to begin planning the "Federal city"?

5. After finding out his new estate manager was ill, Washington traveled to Mount Vernon for how many days?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe William Maclay's feelings on George Washington.

5. Describe the role of Gouverneur Morris in 1791.

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

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

8. Describe what the Provision Order permitted.

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

10. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

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