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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 was the greatest combat general in the war according to Washington?

2. Who objected to Washington's participation in military activities?

3. What state was George Washington born?

4. Which city's merchants established a paper money system that would not depreciate?

5. Who did Washington marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

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

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

4. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

5. Washington began constructing a village outside of Philadelphia. Describe the huts and the living conditions of the soldiers.

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

7. Why did General John Forbes dislike George Washington?

8. Describe George Washington's childhood home.

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

10. Why did George Washington dislike Thomas Conway?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When Washington stayed at Mount Vernon various activities kept Washington busy.

Part 1) Discuss Washington's activities while at Mount Vernon.

Part 2) What renovations were being done to the house?

Part 3) Describe the property and the amenities offered at Mount Vernon.

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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