Washington, the Indispensable Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

James Thomas Flexner
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Washington, the Indispensable Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

James Thomas Flexner
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 person surprised the British at Stony Point?

2. What cash crop did Washington rely on for the most profit?

3. What did Washington warn his troops about as he settled them into their winter quarters?

4. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?

5. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the source of Washington's excitement in July of 1778?

2. Describe Fort Le Boeuf.

3. How did George Washington fortify the area of Dorchester Neck?

4. How did Martha Washington support her husband?

5. What were Washington's feelings on the Boston Tea Party?

6. Describe the British encampment in Germantown.

7. Describe the British operations after becoming tired of the Ohio Wilderness in 1755.

8. How did Benedict Arnold attempt to impress his love, Peggy Shipman?

9. What were George Washington's feelings about Sally Fairfax?

10. What was bothering Washington as 1775 was coming to an end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After serving nine years in the military, Washington struggled adjusting to civilian life.

Part 1) Describe Washington's adjustment to civilian life.

Part 2) What changes took place at Mount Vernon?

Part 3) What roles did Washington fill simultaneously at Mount Vernon? Why were they important?

Essay Topic 2

Washington becomes the first President of the United States by a unanimous vote of the electoral college.

Part 1) What was the purpose of the electoral college?

Part 2) How did Washington spend his time while waiting for the confirmation of the election results?

Essay Topic 3

The French Revolution became a major conflict in Europe. Washington feared backlash in the United States from the pro-French sentiment.

Part 1) Describe Washington's fear of an uprising due to the French sentiment.

Part 2) Why did Washington feel it was necessary to stay out of the French Revolution?

Part 3) What precedence did Washington set regarding foreign policy?

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