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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. How long was the published pamphlet that angrily attacked George Washington?

2. What city was near the "fall line" of navigable rivers?

3. What was Washington's favorite "charity"?

4. What were Washington's feelings on attending the Constitutional Convention?

5. How did Washington feel about Mount Vernon after serving eight years as President?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Washington's mother, Mary Bell Washington, feel about her son's duty to his country?

2. How did the public react to the ratification of the Jay Treaty?

3. How did the writing of "The Federalist" persuade Washington?

4. Describe William Maclay's feelings on George Washington.

5. Describe Washington's feelings on the individual versus societies or parties.

6. What were Washington's concerns about England and France fighting?

7. Describe Edmund Randolph's background and qualifications for Washington's cabinet.

8. How did Washington feel about the leadership role at the convention?

9. Why would it have been difficult for Washington to call a special session of Congress?

10. Name at least four roles Washington filled as a retired general living in Mount Vernon.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Washington stayed at Mount Vernon various activities kept Washington busy.

Part 1) Discuss Washington's activities while at Mount Vernon.

Part 2) What renovations were being done to the house?

Part 3) Describe the property and the amenities offered at Mount Vernon.

Essay Topic 2

Washington retired several times from public service. After leaving the Presidency, Washington felt that would be the last time he retired. After the fallout over the agents XYZ, John Adams called Washington out of retirement. It is suggested by Flexner on several occasions that Adams was jealous of Washington.

Part 1) Analyze Washington and Adams relationship. Did they get along? What did they have in common? How did they treat one another?

Part 2) Explain reasons for Adams being jealous of Washington and how it affects their relationship.

Essay Topic 3

Washington struggled to recruit and support an adequate army.

Part 1) Explain the reasons Washington struggled to build an army.

Part 2) What environmental factors deterred men to join?

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