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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 Jefferson study while in Europe?

2. What state did the Whiskey rebellion take place?

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

4. What was in the worst shape in Mount Vernon?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

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

5. How did the writing of "The Federalist" persuade Washington?

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

7. Describe the role of Gouverneur Morris in 1791.

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

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

10. How did the public react to the ratification of the Jay Treaty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Washington was always looking for ways to improve as an officer, as well as improve the Continental Army. Describe Washington's vision for the Continental Army. Describe the three areas of servicemen Washington envisioned and their duties.

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