George Washington Quiz
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xoemilyxo02 on January 8, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Washington never married because he did not like children. | False |
| More than anything, Washington wanted to be: | farmer |
| Washington nearly died during the French and Indian War. | True |
| Washington's first job was as a: | surveyor |
| Washington refused to involve himself in the dispute between England and the colonists. | False |
| During the American Revolution, Washington lost more battles than he won. | True |
| Washington was a delegate to the: | both: Continental Congress , Constitutional Convention |
| Washington was sent to warn the French who were causing trouble in: | the Ohio Valley |
| Washington was a passionate man who usually kept his quick temper under control. | True |
| Washington wanted to join the British Navy. | True |
| Washington rarely attended church. | False |
| Mount Vernon was Washington's: | home |
| Washington was surprised to be elected U.S. President. | False |
| George Washington was born in: | Virginia |
| Washington tried to follow in the footsteps of his father. | False |
| Washington served _____ terms as president: | two |
| The Virginia legislature was called the House of: | Burgesses |
| During the French and Indian War, Washington fought for: | England |
| Valley Forge was the scene of: | a bitter winter camp |
| The last battle of the American Revolution took place at: | Yorktown |
| Washington learned many military lessons from: | the French and Indian War |
| Washington traveled to Europe to attend college. | False |
| Washington could have been an American dictator. | True |
| Washington was a tall, strong man who was respected by his peers. | True |
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