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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. Why did Washington agree to host so many visitors at Mount Vernon after the war?
2. Who did Washington appoint as Chief Justice to the Supreme Court?
3. The overwhelming problem Washington had to deal with in the Summer of 1794 was a rebellion in Virginia and Pennsylvania against ____________________.
4. Washington found himself in the middle of a controversy as the president of the _______________________ when it came out that membership included a hereditary clause.
5. The rebellions in the state in #127 made it clear that the _______________________ needed to be written.
Short Essay Questions
1. What were the circumstances in which Washington was elected president?
2. What impression about himself was Washington very careful about preserving?
3. What was the Society of the Cincinnati?
4. What image of himself did Washington still harbor which involved the perception of prosperity at Mount Vernon?
5. What treachery among his own men did Washington face?
6. What traditions did Washington create as new President and why were they important to him?
7. Why was the Winter of 1779 similar to the one spent at Valley Forge for Washington and his men?
8. How did Washington's actions regarding his slaves not belie his true feelings?
9. What did Washington do to improve his finances when he was struggling with his financial situation?
10. For what reason did Washington have to distance himself from the Society of Cincinnati?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Create a brief character study of Alexander Hamilton. 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 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 the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply WASHINGTON: A LIFE? What was he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.
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