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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. What document, written by Thomas Paine, renewed patriotic enthusiasm?

2. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

3. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?

4. Who planned on hiring German or Russian soldiers to supplement British troops in Massachusetts?

5. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

2. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

3. Describe the British encampment in Germantown.

4. What was bothering Washington as 1775 was coming to an end?

5. Between 1768-1775, what changes occurred to Mount Vernon?

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

7. What was the British response after the Battle of Monmouth?

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

9. How did George Washington fortify the area of Dorchester Neck?

10. Describe what George Washington was by birth and training according to Flexner.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Washington becomes the first President of the United States by a unanimous vote of the electoral college.

Part 1) What was the purpose of the electoral college?

Part 2) How did Washington spend his time while waiting for the confirmation of the election results?

Essay Topic 3

Washington was in major need for a victory. Winter was setting in and it was the night before Christmas.

Part 1) Describe the events that transpired as Washington crossed the Delaware River.

Part 2) What were Washington's reasons to attack on Christmas Day?

Part 3) How did the enemy react to the Christmas Day attack? Why?

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