Who Was George Washington (Chapter 4)

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What was the House of Burgesses?

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A group of elected officials that ran the local government.

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What crop did George Washington grow on Mount Vernon?

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Wheat.

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What was the name of George Washington's favorite hunting dog?

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Sweetlips.

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What does the flag symbolize in terms of colonial defiance?

Back

Revolution.

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Who were Jacky Custis and Patsy Custis in relation to George Washington?

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They were his stepchildren.

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What is Mount Vernon?

Back

The plantation home of George Washington.

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What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?

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He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

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What is a plantation?

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A large farm where crops are grown, often using enslaved labor.

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What does 'defiance' mean?

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Refusal to obey or resist authority.

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What is the significance of George Washington's leadership?

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He helped lead the colonies to victory and became the first President of the United States.