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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. Why did many townspeople where Washington's army camped refuse to give the soldiers food and clothing?
(a) They were afraid the British would hang them.
(b) They didn't know they were needed.
(c) They had none to spare.
(d) They could sell to the British and make a profit.

2. Which of the following was NOT among Washington's strongest supporters at one time, but who now wrote negative essays about him which were published?
(a) Westmoreland.
(b) Jefferson.
(c) Madison.
(d) Monroe.

3. What was a point of contention between Washington and a foreign dignitary who remained his friend?
(a) Washington would not support the French army.
(b) Washington continued to own slaves.
(c) Washington would not give him an American military distinction.
(d) Washington did not want any military honors.

4. Which of the following was NOT an issue Washington tended to during most of 1782?
(a) Receiving accolades for his war service.
(b) The fate of British prisoners.
(c) Getting pay for soldiers.
(d) Approving war monuments.

5. Who was the envoy who Washington sent to England to demand the end of their seizing American ships and imprisoning American citizens they thought were British deserters?
(a) John Jay.
(b) Henry Knox.
(c) James Fairfax.
(d) William Westmoreland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Washington found himself in the middle of a controversy as the president of the _______________________ when it came out that membership included a hereditary clause.

2. What was the name of the convention in #129?

3. Washington felt he needed to live by a certain standard that gave off the impression of _____________________.

4. What placed a huge burden on Washington's precarious finances?

5. While struggling financially, Washington toured his properties in __________________ to collect rent and evict squatters.

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Washington leave the office of President and return to Mount Vernon as a private citizen?

2. What traditions did Washington create as new President and why were they important to him?

3. What did Washington do to improve his finances when he was struggling with his financial situation?

4. What was the Society of the Cincinnati?

5. What treachery among his own men did Washington face?

6. Which important battle would lead to the surrender of the British Army?

7. What were some of the hardships Washington's men suffered at Valley Forge in the Winter of 1777?

8. What did Washington do after he took the oath of office as president?

9. In addition to preserving his war papers, what else did Washington do to preserve his image for future generations?

10. For what reason did Washington have to distance himself from the Society of Cincinnati?

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