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George Washington

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