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Why was George Washington considered unique as a president?
He was the youngest president ever
He was unanimously elected with no opposition
He put himself on the one dollar bill
He spoke multiple languages
Washington's early career as a surveyor demonstrates:
He disliked outdoor work
He had skills in mapping and land inspection
He was bad at mathematics
He wanted to become a farmer just like his parents
The Battle of Trenton showed Washington's military strategy was:
Entirely dependent on British mistakes
Focused on surprise and innovation
Conventional and predictable
Weak and ineffective
The House of Burgesses was similar to today's
coffee shops
parliament
talent shows
congress
His body was buried
in Washington D.C.
in Westmoreland county
at Mt. Vernon
after the battle of Yorktown
The relationship between Great Britain and the colonies became awful because:
Britain imposed taxes without colonial representation
The colonists wanted independence immediately
Britain refused to trade with the colonies
The colonists disliked British culture and cuisine
Washington's legacy is best described as:
The "Father of our Country"
A controversial political figure
A good historical figure
A cruel and fearful military leader
He was Commander-in-chief of
the Continental Army
the Revolutionary Militia
the Apache tribe
the British Army
At the age of 20
he became a major in the militia
he got married for the 2nd time
he was promoted to colonel
he lost his brother
The significance of Washington being elected unanimously indicates:
Widespread national respect and trust
Nobody understood the voting system
No other candidates existed
His family's political influence
How did Washington's early education differ from most children of his time?
He attended public school
He had no formal education
He was homeschooled
He went to college early
Washington's approach to national leadership suggested:
A commitment to republican ideals
Preference for British governance
A desire for personal power
Putting his family members to key positions
The Battle of Yorktown was significant because:
Washington lost the battle and injured seriously
It occurred before the war started
It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War
It was a minor skirmish
Washington's connection to Mt. Vernon demonstrates:
He liked the place and was elected mayor four times there
He disliked his family estate and sold it before his death
It was a central part of his personal and professional life
It was unimportant to him and moved to L.A. instead
In the French and Indian war Washington fought on the ... side
British
Mexican
French
American
