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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. After the British raiders attacked the legislature, where did Thomas Jefferson flee?

2. Where did Washington get his reading material?

3. Who did Washington marry?

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

5. How many years did Washington want military tours of duty to be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the future Mrs. Washington's appearance.

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

3. How did George Washington feel about slavery?

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

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

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

7. Describe the British troop movement in the days of that led to the arrival of the Declaration of Independence in New York.

8. What was the British response after the Battle of Monmouth?

9. Describe Horatio Gates appearance.

10. Between 1768-1775, what changes occurred to Mount Vernon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Washington's army was aided by the French on more than one occasion. Flexner hinted to some disagreement and ill feelings between Washington and some of the French officers. For each of the people listed, discuss their relationship with Washington. What were their feelings towards one another? How did their relationship affect the outcome of working together?

1) Colonel Duportail

2) Thomas Conway

3) Lafayette

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Most successful people have a support system to support and encourage them in the good and bad times. George Washington had people in his life that encouraged, supported, and taught him. For each person listed below, discuss their relationship with Washington and how they were mentors to Washington as he progressed through life.

1) Mary Ball Washington

2) Lawrence

3) Christopher Gist

4) Sally Fairfax

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