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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 disease plagued the area around Mount Vernon in 1793?

2. What imaginary line was the border for very little capital investment?

3. Who was opposed to the idea of "discrimination" with regard to finances?

4. What city's newspaper did Washington release his farewell address?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe what the Provision Order permitted.

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

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

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

10. How did Washington feel about the leadership role at the convention?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The social life of a Washington is comparable to the social life of a president today. Compare the social life of Washington with the social life of the current president.

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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