1
What was George Washington's home state?
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Maryland
50% got this right
2
What kind of tree did George Washington cut as a child, according to the story?
Cherry
Apple
Pear
Olive
32% got this right
3
In what war was Washington involved as a British colonial army officer?
French & Indian War
Pontiac's Rebellion
King George's War
Queen Anne's War
52% got this right
The war pitted the British colonies against the French, each side being supported by various Native American tribes.
4
Where is the Independence Hall, where Washington was elected as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
20% got this right
This is also the location where the declaration of independence, and the constitution, was debated and adopted.
5
What small but pivotal victory was won by the Continental Army against Hessian auxiliaries in December, 1776?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Princeton
Battles of Saratoga
31% got this right
The battle significantly boosted the Continental Army's waning morale, and inspired re-enlistments.
6
What successful Revolutionary War campaign led directly to the end of the war?
Yorktown campaign
Philadelphia campaign
New York and New Jersey campaign
Boston campaign
28% got this right
General Charles Earl Cornwallis surrendered after the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.
7
Which was a severe health issue for George Washington?
Tooth decay
Addison's disease
Lead poisoning
Polio
33% got this right
Washington’s teeth began to fall out before he reached the age of thirty, and he eventually lost them all.
8
Where is Washington's estate, Mount Vernon?
22% got this right
Mount Vernon was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
9
What was the cumulative total of slaves controlled by Washington during his lifetime?
577
124
0
1
36% got this right
During his life, Washington became increasingly uneasy with slavery.
10
Who succeeded George Washington as the president of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
29% got this right
John Adams was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
