George Washington

1. What do people call George Washington?

• A. the king of the United States

• B. the mapmaker of the world

• C. the hero of the colonies

• D. the father of our country

2. Which coin has George Washington on it?

• A. quarter

• B. dime

• C. nickel

• D. penny

George Washington served two terms. One term is 4 years. How many years did George Washington serve as president?

• A. 2 years

• B. 4 years

• C. 6 years

• D. 8 years

4. What was George Washington's job when he was a young man?

• A. He sold fruit and vegetables.

• B. He taught students about history.

• C. He built houses and put up fences.

• D. He surveyed land and made maps.

5. Why did the colonists fight against the British?

• A. The colonists wanted to become a part of France.

• B. The colonists wanted to protect Native Americans.

• C. The colonists wanted to free the slaves in the South.

• D. The colonists wanted to separate from Great Britain.

6. What was the Continental Army?

• A. the group of British soldiers who fought the French

• B. the group of colonists who fought against the British

• C. the group of Native Americans who fought for freedom

• D. the group of founding leaders who signed the Constitution

7. Soldiers used George Washington's maps to

NAVIGATE the area and stay away from

dangerous places. What does NAVIGATE mean?

• A. to find your way around

• B. to sneak up on and surprise

• C. to lead a group of people

• D. to be brave and strong

3. Which happens FIRST?

• A. Washington and his army camp at Valley Forge.

• B. Many soldiers get sick or die from the freezing cold.

• C. The American Revolutionary War ends in 1781.

• D. Washington is chosen to lead the Continental Army.

As president, George Washington APPOINTED people to help him run the country. What does APPOINT mean?

• A. to tell people to never give up

• B. to choose someone to do a job

• C. to speak out against something

• D. to separate from another country

Why did George Washington say no to serving a third term as president?

• A. He believed that people should elect a queen instead.

• B. He thought that one person shouldn’t lead for too long.

• C. He wanted to move to Great Britain and start a colony.

• D. He decided to go back to the army and lead soldiers.