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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, The President: Chapters 46-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Two Northern generals who played an important part in Washington's future were Nathanael Greene and _______.
(a) Philip Lafayette.
(b) James Brandywine.
(c) Henry Knox.
(d) George Morgan.

2. How many years did Washington spend as President of the United States?
(a) 3.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 8.

3. Alexander Hamilton delivered the Report on Public Credit that included his assertion that the federal government should take on the states' debts ________________________.
(a) Left over from the Stamp Act.
(b) To build universities.
(c) Incurred by the war.
(d) For road construction.

4. What was the state of Mount Vernon when Washington returned from war?
(a) Somewhat neglected.
(b) Pristine.
(c) Decimated.
(d) Lush.

5. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?
(a) Georgia wetlands.
(b) Ohio Country.
(c) Michigan woods.
(d) Virginia hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which foreign dignitary did Washington remain friends with after the war?

2. On July 4, 1775, Congress created the _________________________.

3. Washington struggled all his life with ________________ problems.

4. Washington was a distinguished soldier in the _______________________.

5. Which of the following was NOT among Washington's strongest supporters at one time, but who now wrote negative essays about him which were published?

(see the answer key)

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