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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The General: Chapters 27-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which fort was Washington forced to watch the British decimate, forcing his troops to surrender?
(a) Fort Bennington.
(b) Fort Lee.
(c) Fort Perry.
(d) Fort Washington.

2. In 1765, to defray war costs, Parliament enacted the _____________________.
(a) American Federation Act.
(b) Boston Tea Party.
(c) Declaration of Independence.
(d) Stamp Act.

3. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?
(a) Distrust within Congress.
(b) Insubordination among his generals.
(c) Rumors of replacing him as the leader of the army.
(d) A bout of pneumonia.

4. What event occurred which sent shockwaves through the colonies after the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses?
(a) The Continental Congress.
(b) Paul Revere's Ride.
(c) The Boston Tea Party.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

5. Washington would spend the rest of his life in the role of ___________________________.
(a) County commissioner.
(b) Ungrateful son.
(c) Executor of the Custis estate.
(d) Church of England deacon.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Washington grew up in which state?

2. In what month and year was the portrait of George Washington painted?

3. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.

4. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.

5. Washington lost most of his support in Congress with the loss of which city?

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