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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 was always conscious of the __________________ he would leave for future generations.

2. What did Washington look forward to doing after the war?

3. General William Howe was replaced by whom after word of the French treat with the Americans?

4. How many years was Washington gone from his home to lead the Revolutionary army?

5. What was the name of the organization formed to support soldiers and their families after the war?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Benedict Arnold do that was a betrayal to the new country?

2. What traditions did Washington create as new President and why were they important to him?

3. Although they remained friends after the war, what point did Washington and Lafayette disagree on?

4. What personal health and family trauma affected Washington soon after he took office?

5. Why was the Winter of 1779 similar to the one spent at Valley Forge for Washington and his men?

6. What did General Charles Lee do that put Washington's men into the heat of battle and for which Lee later faced a court martial?

7. What impression about himself was Washington very careful about preserving?

8. What were the circumstances in which Washington was elected president?

9. Why was Washington so disgruntled with some of the people he and his soldiers were fighting for?

10. Which important battle would lead to the surrender of the British Army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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