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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. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

2. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?

3. What was the name of the movement to take Washington out of power?

4. In what city was the main British base in New Jersey?

5. Who did Washington send as an envoy to France?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

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

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

4. What was Washington's favorite military strategy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Washington displayed strong leadership throughout his life. During Washington's childhood, through his military career, and even into Washington's presidency, he displayed leadership characteristics. Select three leadership characteristics Washington possessed and address the following:

Part 1) How did Washington develop each leadership characteristic?

Part 2) Provide an example in which Washington uses the characteristic.

Part 3) Did the development of these leadership characteristics help Washington as President?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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