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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 did Washington warn his troops about as he settled them into their winter quarters?

2. What did Congress request regarding supplies for the Continental Army?

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

4. Who realized that " Washington's magic was still so great that Congress would not vote to discharge him"?

5. When Washington was six, his family moved to which city?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Martha Washington support her husband?

5. Describe Horatio Gates appearance.

6. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

7. Why did George Washington dislike Thomas Conway?

8. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Washington died relatively quickly after becoming ill. Washington was caught in a storm while making his rounds at Mount Vernon. Describe the final days of the Presidents life. Describe the process by which the doctors attempted to save Washington.

Essay Topic 2

Washington retired several times from public service. After leaving the Presidency, Washington felt that would be the last time he retired. After the fallout over the agents XYZ, John Adams called Washington out of retirement. It is suggested by Flexner on several occasions that Adams was jealous of Washington.

Part 1) Analyze Washington and Adams relationship. Did they get along? What did they have in common? How did they treat one another?

Part 2) Explain reasons for Adams being jealous of Washington and how it affects their relationship.

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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