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

2. Washington saw himself as a/an _________________ slaveholder.
(a) Dictatorial.
(b) Absentee.
(c) Kind.
(d) Uninvolved.

3. How many children did Washington and Martha have of their own?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) None.

4. Why was Jacky Custis not motivated to get an education?
(a) He didn't think he needed one to become a farmer.
(b) He knew his stepfather would take care of him.
(c) He was basically a person with no ambition.
(d) He knew he would inherit his father's estate one day.

5. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Mount Vernon.
(b) Monticello.
(c) Pineview.
(d) Twelve Oaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which river did Washington and his men cross during the night for a surprise attack on a Hessian garrison in Trenton?

2. Which office did Washington run for and win?

3. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?

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

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

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