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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

2. How old was George Washington when his father died?

3. To whom did Washington sell his extra produce?

4. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?

5. Washington believed he was cheated out of a victory at the Battle of Monmouth by which person?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

2. Who was General Nathanael Green?

3. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

4. Describe the British troop movement in the days of that led to the arrival of the Declaration of Independence in New York.

5. Describe Cornwallis and Greene's military moves in 1781.

6. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

7. What were Washington's feelings on the Boston Tea Party?

8. What was the source of Washington's excitement in July of 1778?

9. What were George Washington's feelings about Sally Fairfax?

10. In Chapter 16 "The Road Turns Upward," why did Washington re-think attacking the British after being completely prepared?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After serving nine years in the military, Washington struggled adjusting to civilian life.

Part 1) Describe Washington's adjustment to civilian life.

Part 2) What changes took place at Mount Vernon?

Part 3) What roles did Washington fill simultaneously at Mount Vernon? Why were they important?

Essay Topic 2

Washington displayed strong leadership throughout his life. During Washington's childhood, through his military career, and even into Washington's presidency, he displayed leadership characteristics. Select three leadership characteristics Washington possessed and address the following:

Part 1) How did Washington develop each leadership characteristic?

Part 2) Provide an example in which Washington uses the characteristic.

Part 3) Did the development of these leadership characteristics help Washington as President?

Essay Topic 3

Washington's cabinet was made up of quality men, whom Washington truly respected. For the cabinet members, discuss their relationship with Washington. Also, discuss one significant issue they helped advise Washington on.

1) Thomas Jefferson

2) John Jay

3) Henry Knox

4) Alexander Hamilton

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