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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1774, Washington was one of several Virginia delegates to attend the first ________________________.
(a) Continental Congress.
(b) House of Burgesses.
(c) Fairfax Consortium.
(d) Boston Tea Party.

2. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?
(a) The Patriot Resolves.
(b) The Virginia Resolves.
(c) The Virginia Resolves.
(d) The Fairfax Resolves.

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

4. George Washington grew up in which state?
(a) Maryland.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Massachusetts.

5. Why was Washington envious of Jacky Custis?
(a) Jacky had thick, dark hair.
(b) Jacky had broad shoulders.
(c) Jacky had a good sense of humor.
(d) Jacky had the opportunity for a formal education.

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 army did Washington join in 1754?

3. Throughout his life, Washington would have a fascination with _______________.

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

5. In 1754, Washington led his troops into which region to fight the French?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were George Washington's parents and how many siblings did he have?

2. What caused Washington to ultimately support a boycott of British goods?

3. Why was Washington so humble when accepting the role as leader of the Continental Army?

4. Which two women were important in Washington's personal life as a young adult?

5. What was Washington's childhood like and why was he not able to get a formal education?

6. What were the circumstances in which Washington inherited Mount Vernon?

7. What purpose did Washington hope that Mount Vernon would serve regarding the perception people had of him?

8. What impact did Washington's father's death have on his life?

9. Why was the Revolutionary War important for Washington?

10. Which woman did Washington choose to marry?

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