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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. After the British raiders attacked the legislature, where did Thomas Jefferson flee?

2. What name was given to Washington's most effective spies?

3. What did Washington vow to become when he returned to Virginia?

4. What art did George Washington learn as a teenager?

5. What did Washington pull from his pocket to wear that only Washington's closest friends knew he had?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was unique about George Washington versus other officers regarding combat?

3. Describe the future Mrs. Washington's appearance.

4. Describe the British operations after becoming tired of the Ohio Wilderness in 1755.

5. Explain Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in 1777.

6. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

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

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

9. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

10. Why did George Washington dislike Thomas Conway?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The social life of a Washington is comparable to the social life of a president today. Compare the social life of Washington with the social life of the current president.

Essay Topic 2

Jefferson and Hamilton didn't have the same ideas on a lot of issues. Washington was often caught in the middle, as both men were trusted advisers. Discuss the issues that kept Jefferson and Hamilton from unification.

Essay Topic 3

Washington's army was aided by the French on more than one occasion. Flexner hinted to some disagreement and ill feelings between Washington and some of the French officers. For each of the people listed, discuss their relationship with Washington. What were their feelings towards one another? How did their relationship affect the outcome of working together?

1) Colonel Duportail

2) Thomas Conway

3) Lafayette

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