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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 responsible for representing Washington's government in Paris?

2. Who were people personally upset with concerning the Jay Treaty?

3. Who wrote "the tree of liberty had to be watered by human blood"?

4. Where did Edmund Charles Genet's warship land?

5. Where did Washington send the order to allow Randolph to reveal the plans?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Washington's concerns about England and France fighting?

2. Name at least four roles Washington filled as a retired general living in Mount Vernon.

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

4. Describe Washington's concern over the French Revolution.

5. Describe the role of Gouverneur Morris in 1791.

6. Describe Washington's "taste" in art.

7. Why didn't Washington appoint Monroe as envoy to France in 1796?

8. Describe what the Provision Order permitted.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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