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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. Who did Washington receive fatherly advice from?

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

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

4. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?

5. What city were the Hessian soldiers encamped in 1777?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

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

5. How did Martha Washington support her husband?

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

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

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

9. Who was General Nathanael Green?

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

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 and the colonists began feeling that the British taxes and acts became oppressive. They felt that the rights they had were taken away.

Part 1) Discuss the events that made the Washington and the colonists feel oppressed.

Part 2) Explain how the colonists reacted to the specific acts and taxes passed by the British Parliament.

Part 3) Discuss Washington's reaction to the way the colonists responded to the tea tax in Boston.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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