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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 river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?

2. What did Washington enjoy reading?

3. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?

4. What was George Washington's most prominent relative's occupation?

5. Who was Charles Lee?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was General Nathanael Green?

3. Describe George Washington's childhood home.

4. Why did Washington struggle placing Arnold at West Point?

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

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

7. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

8. How did Benedict Arnold attempt to impress his love, Peggy Shipman?

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

10. How did Martha Washington support her husband?

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

The French Revolution became a major conflict in Europe. Washington feared backlash in the United States from the pro-French sentiment.

Part 1) Describe Washington's fear of an uprising due to the French sentiment.

Part 2) Why did Washington feel it was necessary to stay out of the French Revolution?

Part 3) What precedence did Washington set regarding foreign policy?

Essay Topic 3

Most successful people have a support system to support and encourage them in the good and bad times. George Washington had people in his life that encouraged, supported, and taught him. For each person listed below, discuss their relationship with Washington and how they were mentors to Washington as he progressed through life.

1) Mary Ball Washington

2) Lawrence

3) Christopher Gist

4) Sally Fairfax

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