George Washington's Role in History

What important roles did George Washington hold in American history?

• Military general

• Founding Father

• First President of the United States

• All of the above

In what colony was George Washington born in 1732?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

Who is believed to have made up the famous story about George Washington and the cherry tree?

• George Washington's father

• A famous historian

• Parson Weems

• A local farmer

What important skill did George Washington learn from his half-brother Lawrence at Mount Vernon?

• How to farm crops

• How to survey land

• How to build houses

• How to sail a ship

Which war helped George Washington become famous and gain military experience for future events?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• The French and Indian War

• The War of 1812

Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What famous river did George Washington lead his troops across for a surprise attack on Christmas Day in 1776?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Delaware River

• Potomac River

What important meeting did George Washington lead after the American Revolutionary War to help set up the new government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Constitutional Convention

• The First Continental Congress

• The Declaration of Independence signing

Who was elected as the very first President of the United States?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What special title is George Washington often given because of his important role in creating the United States?

• The Great Liberator

• The Founding Father

• The Father of His Country

• The American Hero