Wordly Wise 7.4 Review

George Washington was a talented person. It was his ____________________ as an army general that helped achieve victory over the British.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

George Washington served his country in peace and war. His _____________________ war record made him the natural choice for the nation's presidency.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

At the time Washington became president, the nation ________________________ just thirteen states, formerly known as colonies.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Mount Vernon had belonged to the Washington family for almost two hundred years when he ___________________ the property in 1761.

George Washington was heedful of Mount Vernon during his prolonged absences. He _____________________ regularly with his cousin Lund, who managed the estate.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

George Washington depended on Lund to manage his affairs during his prolonged absences. He was lucky to have such a capable person as _______________________ of the property.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.3A

In the 1700s, weeks could pass before a letter was received. Because of this, George Washington gave his manager considerable _____________________ in running the estate.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

From the letters, we learn of a visit by a British warship to Mount Vernon. Lund's handling of this _________________ provoked Washington's wrath.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Lund Washington complied with the British soldiers' orders because he did not want to ____________________ them.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.5D

George Washington had bitter feelings toward the British. He _____________________ that he'd see his house burn down before he'd help them.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.3A