George Washington - Reading Comprehension | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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

b.13

Why did he go to Philadelphia?

He went there to help organize the new government.

Where did the Continental Army camp in 1777?

at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

What are the names of the war started in 1775

the War for Independence - the Revolutionary War

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

False

Where did George Washington and his family live?

Mount Vernon, in Virginia

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

He freed all of his slaves

When did he go to Pennsylvania?

in 1779

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

How long were his terms as president?

8 years - from 1789 to 1797

A country under control of another country

colony

the document that contains the laws of the US

the Constitution

What was his first job?

A surveyor

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

1753

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

False