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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Planter: Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How old was George Washington when his father died?
(a) 11.
(b) 15.
(c) 22.
(d) 7.

4. Whom did Washington marry?
(a) Ellen Cowen Newell.
(b) Alice Spencer Haight.
(c) Martha Dandridge Custis.
(d) Margaret Danbury Weston.

5. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?
(a) Jacky had the opportunity for a formal education.
(b) Jacky had broad shoulders.
(c) Jacky had thick, dark hair.
(d) Jacky had a good sense of humor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country enacted the Townshend Acts which placed duties on more goods sold to American colonists?

2. George Washington grew up in which state?

3. In 1774, Washington was one of several Virginia delegates to attend the first ________________________.

4. How many resolutions were presented in #46?

5. Washington would spend the rest of his life in the role of ___________________________.

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