4.1 George Washington Quiz

Who did George Washington marry in 1759?

• Abigail Adams

• Martha Dandridge Custis

• Mary Todd Lincoln

• Dolley Madison

What role did George Washington play in the Constitutional Convention?

• He was a delegate

• He was the unanimous choice for president

• He was a secretary

• He was a critic

How many terms did George Washington serve as President?

• One term

• Two terms

• Three terms

• Four terms

What did George Washington decide was in the best interest of the country after serving two terms?

• To run for a third term

• To retire

• To become king

• To move to Europe

What inspired the men George Washington commanded?

• His wealth and status

• His leadership, courage, and bravery

• His humor and wit

• His strict discipline

What role did Washington serve during the American Revolution?

• President of the United States

• Commander in chief of the Continental army

• Governor of Virginia

• Ambassador to France

What did Washington do six months before he died?

• Retired from public life

• Wrote his will

• Published a book

• Traveled to Europe

Who was freed immediately in Washington's will?

• All his slaves

• His wife, Martha

• His personal servant, William Lee

• His children

What did Washington do with his slaves in his will?

• Sold them to other plantation owners

• Freed them immediately

• Freed them after his wife's death

• Gave them to his children

What was Washington's status among the founding fathers regarding slavery?

• He was the only one to free his slaves

• He was the most vocal supporter of slavery

• He was indifferent to the issue

• He was the first to own slaves