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

2. Which army did Washington join in 1754?
(a) British.
(b) French.
(c) Indian.
(d) American.

3. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.
(a) Albany.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Richmond.

4. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?
(a) A substantial estate for her children.
(b) The stigma of divorce.
(c) Love he had never experienced before.
(d) Restrictions of a family.

5. Why did Washington like spending so much time with his eldest half-brother at his farm?
(a) He managed the farm.
(b) He could talk about his father with him.
(c) He wanted to learn a trade.
(d) He wanted to escape his critical mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which battle would lead to the surrender of the British army?

2. Eight thousand ____________________ mercenaries joined the British army while Washington tried to hold New York.

3. Washington and his men spent the Winter of 1779 in which New Jersey town?

4. Which of the following was NOT an issue Washington tended to during most of 1782?

5. Washington found himself in the middle of a controversy as the president of the _______________________ when it came out that membership included a hereditary clause.

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