George Washington

Why is George Washington considered one of our foremost founding fathers?

• All the work he did during the Revolutionary War
• He was the first to sign the Constitution
• He was the President of the Sons of Liberty

Place the following events in sequence: A) Washington joins the House of Burgesses; B) Washington's troops cross the Delaware River; C) Washington raids French troops in Ohio

• A, C, B
• C, A, B
• B, A, C

What caused Washington to begin to support the cause of American independence?

• Forced military draft by the King
• Raids by British troops on farms
• Unfair tax policies by the British King

What was the importance of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?

• It ended the Revolutionary War
• It prevented British troops from occupying Delaware
• It was a major victory against a more experienced British army

Which word best describes the time Washington's troops spent at Valley Forge?

• Harsh
• Forgettable
• Quick

What role did Washington play in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?

• He wanted a Bill of Rights
• He wrote it
• He served as President of the Constitutional Convention

What can you infer about Washington as a leader?

• He was a good military leader but bad President
• He was very popular with  the American people
• We could have won the Revolution without him

Some people wanted Washington to become king. Why did he say no?

• He knew he lacked strong leadership qualities
• He owned slaves and didn't want more mouths to feed
• He respected the ideas of democracy in the Declaration of Independence

How many terms did he serve as President of the US?

• 1
• 2
• 3

Which of the following is the best explanation for why George Washington owned slaves?

• Slavery was common practice for Virginians at the time
• He wanted the US to legalize slavery
• As King, he can do as he pleases