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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, The General: Chapters 16-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people of which states continued to support the British during the Revolutionary War?
(a) New York and Virginia.
(b) New Jersey and North Carolina.
(c) South Carolina and Virginia.
(d) New York and New Jersey.

2. On which piece of American currency does George Washington's picture appear?
(a) The one dollar bill.
(b) The twenty dollar bill.
(c) A silver dollar.
(d) A quarter.

3. Washington found himself deeply in debt because of his extravagant lifestyle and the ______________________.
(a) Loss of his inheritance.
(b) Purchase of field slaves.
(c) Sale of part of Mount Vernon.
(d) Taxes levied on the colonists by the British.

4. Another decisive defeat of Washington's men by the British took place on Chatterton's Hill as both armies moved to dominate the ______________________.
(a) Schenectady River.
(b) Olentangy River.
(c) Hudson River.
(d) New York River.

5. Which battle took place the day after the Battle of Trenton?
(a) The Battle of Princeton.
(b) The Battle of Albany.
(c) The Battle of Richmond.
(d) The Battle of Syracuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.

2. Where did the British troops go after Washington's army drove them out of Boston?

3. What was the surname of Martha's children?

4. How many miles did Washington's men have to march after crossing the river in #73 to catch the Hessians unaware?

5. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?

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