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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. What was Washington's favorite "charity"?

2. Who was appointed to succeed Jefferson as Secretary of State?

3. Who reported to the British government that the U.S. would agree to a "watered down" neutrality?

4. How did the people feel that Washington was living?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. As Washington left for the Constitution Convention in 1788, several hazards remained. Describe the hazards.

2. Describe Washington's concern over the French Revolution.

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

4. Describe the role of Gouverneur Morris in 1791.

5. Why were the Republicans upset over the Jay Mission?

6. Who was Pierre Charles L'Enfant?

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

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

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

10. What was the Pennsylvania Democratic Society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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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