George Washington: Key Facts and Events

What important roles did George Washington hold in the early United States?

• Military general

• Founding father

• First President

• All of the above

In what year was George Washington born?

• 1776

• 1732

• 1800

• 1650

In which colony was George Washington born?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• The Colony of Virginia

• Pennsylvania

Who is believed to have created the popular story about George Washington and the cherry tree?

• George Washington's father

• A famous historian

• Parson Weems

• His half-brother Lawrence

How old was George Washington when his father passed away?

• 6 years old

• 11 years old

• 20 years old

• 22 years old

What important skill did George Washington learn by living with his half-brother Lawrence?

• Farming

• Sailing

• Surveying land

• Building houses

At what age did George Washington become the full owner of Mount Vernon?

• 11 years old

• 20 years old

• 22 years old

• 30 years old

Which war helped make George Washington famous and gave him important military experience?

• The American Revolution

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The War of 1812