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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 the letter that Pickering gave Washington reveal?

2. Who replaced Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury?

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

4. What did the convention scrap after five days of meeting?

5. Which state was 15 times more populous than Delaware?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

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

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

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

5. Why was it difficult to establish a new government according to Washington?

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

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

8. What was Washington's cabinets reaction to rescinding the Provision Order?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Washington's vision for the economy is for a mixed economy focusing on agriculture and business.

Part 1) Describe Washington's vision for the economy.

Part 2) How did Hamilton view the economic financial structure?

Part 3) How did Jefferson view the economic financial structure?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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