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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. Where did Washington slip away to while on his way to survey the battles taking place in the South?
(a) Greenbrier.
(b) Harper's Ferry.
(c) Mount Vernon.
(d) Monticello.

2. What role did Washington accept at the convention in #129?
(a) Ambassador.
(b) Chancellor.
(c) Governor.
(d) President.

3. Washington found himself in the middle of a controversy as the president of the _______________________ when it came out that membership included a hereditary clause.
(a) Knights of Columbus.
(b) Society of Cincinnati.
(c) Masons.
(d) Republican party.

4. What is a flotilla?
(a) A weapons wagon.
(b) A cannon.
(c) A formation of small warships.
(d) A unit of men.

5. How many years did Washington spend as President of the United States?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city was the convention in #129 held?

2. What was a point of contention between Washington and a foreign dignitary who remained his friend?

3. How many years was Washington gone from his home to lead the Revolutionary army?

4. In 1790, the Residence Act was passed, making _____________________ the temporary capital of the country.

5. Which foreign dignitary did Washington remain friends with after the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Washington so disgruntled with some of the people he and his soldiers were fighting for?

2. How did Washington's actions regarding his slaves not belie his true feelings?

3. What were some things that Washington did that made people think he was trying to establish a monarchy in America?

4. What did Washington do after he took the oath of office as president?

5. What was the Society of the Cincinnati?

6. What was the condition of Mount Vernon upon Washington's return from war?

7. What did Washington do to improve his finances when he was struggling with his financial situation?

8. In addition to preserving his war papers, what else did Washington do to preserve his image for future generations?

9. How did Washington manage through his discomfort of having to associate with strangers as President?

10. Why was the Winter of 1779 similar to the one spent at Valley Forge for Washington and his men?

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