George Washington Illustrated Biography Quiz 3

Quiz Three  -  Pages 102 to 172     Chapters 13-20

1. Battle of Bunker Hill happened what date?  How many casualties and what famous words were spoken by the commander of the Continental Army?   P 98-99
2. What date did Washington take charge of the continental army?   p 103
3. The army was in disarray because how did the troops get their commanders? P 103
4. How were the commanders acting toward the enlisted men?  P 103
5. How many of the people in America were still loyal to the King of England?   P 104
6. When Washington took over the army what new rules were initiated? P 104
7. What was Washington’s religious regimen and what did he change for the men?  106 & 104
8. What happened at Dorchester Heights and what happened to General Howe’s army.  P 108
9. How did Patriots in America treat Tories?   P 111
10. Who was the spy Thomas Hickey and what was his end?  P 111-112
11. At the second Continental Congress what document was ratified?  P 112
12. In Bowling Green, what happened to the statue of King George?  P 113
13. Who were the victors in the Battle of Harlem Heights and the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Fort Washington? P 115-116, 118
14. Who was Nathan Hale?  And what quote was he famous for?  P 117
15. Who was injured at the Battle of Trenton who would live and become President?  P 120
16. At the Battle of Princeton, how many casualties were on both sides.
17. Washington had his army inoculated for what disease?  P 122
18. September 1777 was the date of what battle?  P 123
19. How many casualties at the Battle of Philadelphia?  P 124
20. Battle of Germantown, what happened to the lieutenant carrying the surrender flag?  P 124
21. The battles of Freemans farm were also called the battle of what site in New York.  P 125
22. Name the 1778 Treaty the French signed that led the Americans to ultimate victory p 126
23. What were the conditions of Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778?   p 128
24. What did Martha Washington do for the men? 
25. How many men to a cabin, how much clothes, how many horses died?
26. Baron Friedrich Von Steuben was from what country?  And spoke what language?
27. What was his main purpose in the war?
28. How did he teach the frontiersmen to shoot?  P129
29. Which two treaties did the French sign in May 1778?  P 130
30. What was the last major battle of the Revolution in the North?  P 130
31. At the Battle of Monmouth why did General Washington “curse” General Lee?  130-33
32. How many men died of heat that day?  What else died?  P 132
33. What nickname was given to Mary Hayes at this battle? 
34. Though the British won the battle, how did the battle end?  P 133
35. What was the last major battle of the Revolution in the North?  P 134
36.  By 1780 who besides America was at war with Britain? 135
37. Winter of 1778 what was the war’s biggest problem?  P 136
38. 1779 was a moneyless year.  Which two men funded the war?  139
39. How did the 39 women use the money collection for the war effort?  P 139
40. Winter 1779-80 Washington said, “Soldiers eat...”  What kind of food?   P 139
41. What was the traitor, Benedict Arnold told that American’s would do with his leg if he was ever captured?  P 141    Which of his treasonous companions was hanged?  P 141
42. What was the last important battle for the British in the south?  P 144
43. What battle happened on September 5 1881 that ended the Revolution for the US?  P 145
44. On Sept. 9 Washington arrived at Mount Vernon.  It had been how many years?    P 147
45. In the battle, Cornwallis was holed up in whose house?  Who ordered it fired upon?  P 148
46. Who desperately tried to escape but a storm stopped him?
47. What day were the articles of surrender signed?  P 150
48. What was the tri-toast at the dinner of generals after the surrender?  P 150
49. When the people of London heard of the surrender a riot broke out.  How did it end?  P 151
50. Which four commanders were English and how many did the American’s have? P151
51. What was the treaty of Paris?  P 151
52. Washington’s aide was ill.  Who was he, how old was he; how many children? P 153
53. What did Washington refuse to do when Colonel Nicola asked him to?  P 156
54. How much was Washington reimbursed for his expenses in the war? P 158
55. What gifts were given by Spain and France to the Mt. Vernon estate?  P 163
56. Find three examples of Washington’s punctuality, and caution in business dealings. P 164
57. Did retirement afford privacy to Mr. and Mrs. Washington?  What did his diary say? P 166
58. How was Washington’s physical health?  P 168
59. Benjamin Franklin respected Washington so much that he left him what in his will?  P 169
60. What percentage did the Convention decide was the “person value” of a slave?  P 170
61. Who was President of the Constitutional Convention?  Who signed the new Constitution first? P 171 
62. What happened Feb 4, 1789?  P 172

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Quiz Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT a precedent set by President George Washington? (c)
2. a)                 He served only two terms.
3. b)                 He established dignity in office.
4. c)                  He lived in the White House.  (He selected the site, but never lived in it.)
5. d)                 He formed the cabinet.
6. Who was the father of the Federalist Party and the first secretary of the treasury?  Hint: he was considered a conservative and believed in big government, big business, and flexible interpretation of the Constitution. By the way, the meaning of conservative then is opposite what it is now.  (Alexander Hamilton)
7. Who was the father of the Democratic-Republican Party and the first secretary of state?  Hint: he was considered a liberal and believed in limited government, small businesses, and literal interpretation of the Constitution. By the way, the meaning of liberal then is opposite what it is now.  (Thomas Jefferson)
8. Doing something for the first time and setting a standard for others to follow is setting a ______________________. (precedent)
9. A small group of people who disagree with a larger group or party is called a ______________________. (faction)
10. Did John Adams own slaves?   (no)
11. What religion was John Adams?  P 9
12. As eldest son John was expected to become what?  P. 11
13. Which language became John Adam’s favorite as a youth?  P 15
14. What did this phrase mean that so charmed him that he chanted it aloud?   Veni Vidi Vici? P15
15. What school did John join when he was almost 16?  P. 16     To become? P. 18
16. What did John Adams become directly after college?  P 23
17. Since he hated that, what did he study for next?  P 25
18. What was John Adams job for the stamp act?  Pg 56
19. With which president did  John Adams serve as Vice-President? P 126
20. John Adams was which number President of the United States?   P. 131
21. John Adams lost his election for a second term.  Who did he lose to? 
22. How many years did John Adams live after he left congress?  P. 143
23. Which of John Adams sons became President?  P 140
24. What were John Adams last words.  P. 140

John Adams Quiz

reposted from 2014

John Adams 

Quiz:  The Reluctant Patriot Book  by Leonard Falkner

1. How many siblings did John Adams have? Two brothers  P. 10
2. What did John Adams father do for a living? Farming  P.  8
3. What religion was John Adams?  Puritan   P 9
4. As eldest son John was expected to be what? Educated and take over the estate  P. 11
5. Which language became John Adam’s favorite as a youth?  Latin  P 15
6. What did this phrase mean that so charmed him that he chanted it aloud?   Veni Vidi Vici?   I came, I saw, I conquered.  P15
7. What school did John join when he was almost 16?  Harvard  P. 16     To become? A theologian, (Pastor)  P. 18
8. The food was so bad that the boys in his room decided to do what?  Get their own food by killing the neighbors chickens.  P 20
9. Did John lie about what the boys had done? No he wouldn’t tell a lie. P 21
10. What did John become directly after college?  A teacher  P 23
11. Since he hated that, what did he study for next?  Law  P 25
12. His father dies, he practices law, and met who to marry?   Abigail  Smith, his third cousin  P 53
13. What was John Adams during the stamp act?  An opponent, he delivered a speech opposing it. Pg 56
14. With which president did  John Adams serve as Vice-President? Washington  P 126
15. John Adams was which number President of the United States?  Second President -  P. 131
16. John Adams lost his election for a second term.  Who did he lose to?  Thomas Jefferson
17. How many years did John Adams live after he left politics and the public life?   Twenty Five P. 143
18. Which of John Adams sons became President?  John Quincy Adams P 140
19. What were his last words.  Jefferson survives.  P. 140