American Revolution and the Resignation of General Washington Quiz

What was the date when the preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain was signed?

• November 30th

• July 4th

• September 17th

• January 1st

Who signed the preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain at the Grand Hotel muscovite in Paris?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What did the British ministers refuse to let Mr. West paint?

• The signing of the peace treaty

• The British flag

• The American flag

• The surrender of the British army

What did the officers of the Continental Army consider doing in response to Congress's broken promises?

• Marching to Philadelphia with muskets

• Surrendering to the British army

• Forming a new government

• Seeking help from France

What did General Washington do to prevent the officers' rebellion against Congress?

• Resigned from his position

• Offered them a large sum of money

• Threatened to use force against them

• Put on his spectacles and gave a speech

What did General Washington do after saying goodbye to his officers at Francis Tavern?

• Returned to private life as a farmer

• Retired to a life of leisure

• Became a politician

• Joined the British army

What did King George say about General Washington's resignation?

• He should have continued as the American General

• He is a traitor to the British crown

• He is the greatest man alive

• He should have become the king of America

What did Dr. Franklin dream about that he later saw in reality?

• The American flag flying high

• The surrender of the British army

• The Dove of peace

• The signing of the peace treaty

What did General Washington do after the war was over?

• Became a king

• Retired to a life of leisure

• Returned to private life as a farmer

• Joined the British army

What did the American people want so badly that they were willing to fight for it?

• A new constitution

• A monarchy

• A strong central government

• Independence