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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. Which battle took place the day after the Battle of Trenton?

2. In the Fall on 1755, Washington was made supreme commander of all military forces in _______________.

3. In the Fall of 1777, Washington wasted men and ammunition in attempting to take a British stronghold called _____________________.

4. What does Ron Chernow base this book on George Washington?

5. What was the outcome of the resolutions presented to the Fairfax County committee?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happened to raise morale among Washington's troops as they struggled to hold New York?

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

5. What was Washington's fascination with women throughout his life

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

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

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

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

10. Why was the Revolutionary War important for Washington?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the impact that Washington's childhood had on him as an adult. What did it mean to be the son of a prominent man in 18th century Virginia? What impact did his father's death have on Washington? What stigmas did Washington live with for his entire life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Washington's stance on slavery and why he was so hesitant to free his own slaves.

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