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

2. What event occurred which sent shockwaves through the colonies after the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses?
(a) The Battle of Bunker Hill.
(b) The Boston Tea Party.
(c) The Continental Congress.
(d) Paul Revere's Ride.

3. Where did the British troops go after Washington's army drove them out of Boston?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

4. How many children did Washington's father have with his first wife?
(a) 7.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?
(a) Insubordination among his generals.
(b) Rumors of replacing him as the leader of the army.
(c) A bout of pneumonia.
(d) Distrust within Congress.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Two Northern generals who played an important part in Washington's future were Nathanael Greene and _______.

3. The British soldiers overwhelmed Washington's men on Long Island, taking advantage of a gaping hole in their defenses along ________________________.

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

5. On the night of September 14-15, five British ships dropped anchor in ___________________, demolishing American defenses.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain why Washington's plan to cross the Delaware River was a successful military maneuver.

4. What did Washington get involved with as a member of the House of Burgesses during this period of time?

5. What was Washington's pattern of wins and defeats in the early stages of the war?

6. Why was the Revolutionary War important for Washington?

7. How did Washington's difficult life with his mother impact his early life?

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

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

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

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