George Washington and Teeth from Enslaved People Quiz

What did George Washington pay for on May 8, 1784?

• 9 Teeth from enslaved people

• A new mansion

• A horse

• A set of books

Who was the dentist mentioned in George Washington's ledger?

• Jean Pierre Le Mayeur

• Dr. Smith

• Dr. Johnson

• Dr. Brown

What was the purpose of purchasing teeth according to the text?

• To create art

• To sell in the market

• To use in dentures or tooth transplants

• To make jewelry

Where is Mount Vernon located?

• 10 miles north of Washington DC

• 15 miles south of Washington DC

• 20 miles east of Washington DC

• 5 miles west of Washington DC

Who maintains the Mount Vernon Estate?

• The US Government

• The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

• The Washington Family

• The Virginia Historical Society

What type of bookkeeping was used in Washington's ledger?

• Single entry bookkeeping

• Double entry bookkeeping

• Cash basis accounting

• Accrual basis accounting

What was the role of Lund Washington in the transaction?

• He was the seller of the teeth

• He was the dentist

• He was a buyer of the teeth

• He recorded the transaction in the journal of accounts

What was the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association's role?

• They funded the US Government

• They were a political group

• They maintained the Mount Vernon Estate

• They organized tours in Washington DC

What was a common practice for poor people regarding their teeth?

• Selling them to dentists

• Using them as currency

• Donating them to museums

• Keeping them as family heirlooms

What type of teeth were preferred for transplantation?

• Wisdom teeth

• Canines

• Incisors

• Molars