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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. What did Washington do with his fork during the tea party?

2. Who did Washington appoint as Secretary of War?

3. Washington, after praising civilians and soldiers, wrote an angry letter to whom?

4. Who replaced Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Jefferson concerned about President Washington's trip to the southern states?

2. Who was Pierre Charles L'Enfant?

3. Describe William Maclay's feelings on George Washington.

4. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

5. How did Randolph react after returning to the President's room after reading the letter stating that Randolph was a traitor?

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

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

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

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

10. How did Washington's mother, Mary Bell Washington, feel about her son's duty to his country?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Washington was in major need for a victory. Winter was setting in and it was the night before Christmas.

Part 1) Describe the events that transpired as Washington crossed the Delaware River.

Part 2) What were Washington's reasons to attack on Christmas Day?

Part 3) How did the enemy react to the Christmas Day attack? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Slavery was an issue Washington dealt with his entire life. Washington's father owned slaves and by the end of his life, Washington owned a great number of slaves. Washington planned to set his slaves free.

Part 1) Explain Washington's feelings on slavery.

Part 2) How did Washington feel slaves should be treated? How was Washington's feelings different from most others in the country?

Part 3) Discuss the viewpoint of permanent marriage for slaves.

Essay Topic 3

After serving nine years in the military, Washington struggled adjusting to civilian life.

Part 1) Describe Washington's adjustment to civilian life.

Part 2) What changes took place at Mount Vernon?

Part 3) What roles did Washington fill simultaneously at Mount Vernon? Why were they important?

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