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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. Whose resignation did Washington receive on July 31, 1793?

2. Which city was named the permanent capital in 1790?

3. Who was seen as Washington's only rival in leadership at the convention?

4. How did Washington feel about the "spirit of the party" politics?

5. Who did Washington choose to begin planning the "Federal city"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Edmund Randolph's background and qualifications for Washington's cabinet.

2. Describe Hamilton's role in helping Washington write his farewell speech.

3. How did Washington visualize the economy?

4. Why did Alexander Hamilton oppose the idea of "discrimination"?

5. Why were the Republicans upset over the Jay Mission?

6. What was Washington's cabinets reaction to rescinding the Provision Order?

7. Describe Washington's feelings on the individual versus societies or parties.

8. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

9. Describe Washington's visit to Annapolis in December of 1783.

10. Why would it have been difficult for Washington to call a special session of Congress?

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

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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