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George Washington was the 2nd US president. TRUE or FALSE?

False

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What was his first job?

A surveyor

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When did he join the Virginia army? (answer in year)

1753

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In 1775, George Washington became the leader of the Virginia army. TRUE or FALSE?

False

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How many colonies were there at the time? a.11 b.13 c.15 d.17

b.13

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What are the names of the war started in 1775

the War for Independence - the Revolutionary War

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Why did he return to Mount Vernon after the war? A. The new government didn't need him anymore. B. He missed his family and his plantation. C. He didn't want to help the new government.

B. He missed his family and his plantation

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Why did he go to Philadelphia?

He went there to help organize the new government.

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When did he go to Pennsylvania?

in 1779

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How long were his terms as president?

8 years - from 1789 to 1797

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What was special in his will that is mentioned in the article?

He freed all of his slaves

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the document that contains the laws of the US

the Constitution

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Where did George Washington and his family live?

Mount Vernon, in Virginia

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A country under control of another country

colony

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Where did the Continental Army camp in 1777?

at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

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