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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the farm inherited by Washington's eldest half-brother?
(a) Pineview.
(b) Monticello.
(c) Twelve Oaks.
(d) Mount Vernon.

2. Which fort was Washington forced to watch the British decimate, forcing his troops to surrender?
(a) Fort Perry.
(b) Fort Lee.
(c) Fort Bennington.
(d) Fort Washington.

3. In what month and year was the portrait of George Washington painted?
(a) July ,1776.
(b) December, 1789.
(c) April, 1799.
(d) March, 1793.

4. In the Summer of 1777, the British made a move toward __________________, so Washington moved his army quickly into the city.
(a) Albany.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Princeton.

5. Which of the following did NOT plague Washington after the Battle of Saratoga?
(a) A bout of pneumonia.
(b) Insubordination among his generals.
(c) Distrust within Congress.
(d) Rumors of replacing him as the leader of the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington's seat in the House of Burgesses gained him __________________________.

2. Which of the following did Washington NOT provide for his slaves?

3. Why would Washington feel inadequate around people all his life?

4. Which country enacted the Townshend Acts which placed duties on more goods sold to American colonists?

5. What came along with Washington's marriage to Martha?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Washington become leader of the Continental Army and what were his immediate challenges?

2. Explain why Washington's plan to cross the Delaware River was a successful military maneuver.

3. What did Washington get involved with as a member of the House of Burgesses during this period of time?

4. Which two women were important in Washington's personal life as a young adult?

5. What was the mixed blessing of Washington's marriage to Martha regarding finances?

6. What purpose did Washington hope that Mount Vernon would serve regarding the perception people had of him?

7. How was Washington's slave population impacted when he married Martha and how did he view himself as a slave owner?

8. Which woman did Washington choose to marry?

9. How did Washington's difficult life with his mother impact his early life?

10. How did George and Martha manage the fact that they had no children together and how would this affect his eventual nomination for President of the new country?

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