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

2. What was the name of Washington's home?

3. Washington was an accomplished __________________.

4. In which New Jersey city did Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why was Jacky Custis not motivated to get a formal education?

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

6. Why did Washington find himself deeply in debt because of the reliance on imported British goods?

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

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

9. How did the lack of a formal education impact Washington's feelings about himself throughout his life?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Martha Washington. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall setting and time period for Washington's childhood What was America like during this time period? What was the American South like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Washington, his family and friends?

Essay Topic 3

Personal identity is an important theme in this book. Who were some of the people who had the strongest personalities? What were their personal codes? How did Washington measure up to these people? What was Washington's personal code? Or did he not have one? Explain.

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