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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first husband of Washington's wife?

2. Who was George Washington's mother?

3. Which fort was Washington forced to watch the British decimate, forcing his troops to surrender?

4. Washington met with ____________________ who presented him with resolutions to be presented to the Fairfax County committee.

5. The people of which states continued to support the British during the Revolutionary War?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did George and Martha manage the fact that they had no children together and how would this affect his eventual nomination for President of the new country?

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

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

5. Why did some people not support Washington's attempts to defend them and secure independence for them?

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

7. Which woman did Washington choose to marry?

8. What was the mixed blessing of Washington's marriage to Martha regarding finances?

9. What challenges did Washington face with Congress and even some of his own generals?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of John Adams. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of men in the mid-18th century when Washington and his colleagues were coming of age. What precedents did they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions did they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 3

During the Revolutionary War period, Thomas Paine wrote that "These are the times that try men's souls." Explain how the times tried the soul of George Washington. What brought him to the depths of despair? What motivated him? What role did he think he had in bringing the American citizens through such desperate times? Explain.

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