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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. Washington found himself deeply in debt because of his extravagant lifestyle and the ______________________.
2. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.
3. After the royal governor disbanded the House of Burgesses for the second time, Washington and several other men met secretly and agreed to ______________________.
4. How many resolutions were presented in #46?
5. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the mixed blessing of Washington's marriage to Martha regarding finances?
2. Why did some people not support Washington's attempts to defend them and secure independence for them?
3. What was Washington's pattern of wins and defeats in the early stages of the war?
4. What did Washington get involved with as a member of the House of Burgesses during this period of time?
5. What financial responsibility did Washington have for his stepchildren for the rest of his life?
6. What impact did Washington's father's death have on his life?
7. 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?
8. What happened to raise morale among Washington's troops as they struggled to hold New York?
9. How did Washington's difficult life with his mother impact his early life?
10. Which woman did Washington choose to marry?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of George Washington. 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
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 3
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?
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