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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. A short time after the Battle of Monmouth, the _________________ reinforcements arrived to assist Washington.
2. Why did many townspeople where Washington's army camped refuse to give the soldiers food and clothing?
3. Washington was involved in the design and construction of the ______________________.
4. 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?
5. Which of the following did Washington's men NOT lack at Valley Forge?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Washington do to improve his finances when he was struggling with his financial situation?
2. What image of himself did Washington still harbor which involved the perception of prosperity at Mount Vernon?
3. What were some things that Washington did that made people think he was trying to establish a monarchy in America?
4. What was the condition of Mount Vernon upon Washington's return from war?
5. How did Washington manage through his discomfort of having to associate with strangers as President?
6. For what reason did Washington have to distance himself from the Society of Cincinnati?
7. What traditions did Washington create as new President and why were they important to him?
8. Why was Washington so disgruntled with some of the people he and his soldiers were fighting for?
9. What was the Society of the Cincinnati?
10. What were some of the hardships Washington's men suffered at Valley Forge in the Winter of 1777?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Which role did Washington feel was his most important during his life? Which role was most gratifying to Washington in his life? Is there something Washington would have liked to do but never had the chance?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the overall setting and time period for Washington's childhood What was America like during this time period? What was the American South like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Washington, his family and friends?
Essay Topic 3
Create a brief character study of Thomas Jefferson. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?
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