1. What did Washington do with a copy of the Declaration of Independence when it arrived when he was in New York with his troops?
(a) He framed it and hung it in his office.
(b) He had it read to his men.
(c) He sent it back to the writers with some edits.
(d) He burned it.

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

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

4. Washington lost most of his support in Congress with the loss of which city?
(a) Albany.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Saratoga Springs.
(d) Richmond.

5. How long was Washington able to hold Manhattan after the British began their offensive?
(a) Five days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Four months.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Washington married the woman in #53, he became a very wealthy man by appearances only because much of the money was set aside for _________________________.

2. Which general asked Washington to be his aide-de-camp because of Washington's frontier experience?

3. Washington was born to a family of men who ____________________.

4. Who was George Washington's father?

5. The people of which states continued to support the British during the Revolutionary War?

(see the answer key)

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