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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Social Man, Infighting Foreshadowed, The Great Schism Opens and Europeans and Indians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The delegates argued not only during debates, but also argued over what?
(a) State issues.
(b) Tavern tables.
(c) Taxation.
(d) Gun rights.

2. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?
(a) Housatonic River.
(b) Hudson River.
(c) Potomac River.
(d) East River.

3. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?
(a) He was wounded.
(b) He was left behind.
(c) He retreated.
(d) He was killed.

4. What year did the First Continental Congress meet?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1773.
(c) 1775.
(d) 1774.

5. Who was seen as Washington's only rival in leadership at the convention?
(a) John Adams.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) James Madison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?

2. Who sat in the reserved seat to the right of Martha Washington at her tea parties?

3. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?

4. What name was given to Washington's most effective spies?

5. Washington was elected by the electoral college on February 4, 1789. On what day did Washington receive formal notification of his election?

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