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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 appointed to succeed Jefferson as Secretary of State?

2. What did the letter that Pickering gave Washington reveal?

3. Who led the Federalists to put pressure on Washington calm Congress down?

4. How many miles did Washington keep travel after leaving Philadelphia?

5. What was Washington's favorite "charity"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the role of Gouverneur Morris in 1791.

3. As Washington left for the Constitution Convention in 1788, several hazards remained. Describe the hazards.

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

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

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

7. Describe what the Provision Order permitted.

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

9. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

10. What was "Washington's Legacy" described in Chapter 23 "Goodbye to War"?

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 not only battled the enemy, but in some cases, battled Congress for supplies and funding.

Part 1) Describe how funding was supposed to be collected from the states.

Part 2) Why did this method of funding fail?

Part 3) As the war progressed, discuss Jefferson and Hamilton's suggestion for funding Washington's army.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout Washington's life, Washington experienced people who were critical of the way Washington operated. From Washington's time in the military to his presidency, Washington faced critics. Near the end of Washington's Presidency, Washington became the target of personal attacks.

Part 1) How did Washington react to the personal attacks and critics?

Part 2) Describe Washington's relationship with Governor Shirley and Brigadier General Forbes.

Part 3) As Washington's presidency came to an end, what was the public opinion of Washington? How did this effect Washington's feelings about himself?

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