George Washington's Life and Campaigns

In December 1799, George Washington fell ill and died. Fearing premature burial, his body was preserved on ice for three days. Architect William Thornton proposed reviving Washington using a controversial method involving lamb's blood, but the family declined. The transcript also touches on the high costs associated with presidential campaigns, including advertisements and travel expenses.

What event led to George Washington's illness in December 1799?

• A fall from his horse

• Riding in freezing rain

• A sudden fever

• An accident at home

What was George Washington's fear regarding his burial?

• Being buried alive

• Being buried without a tombstone

• Being buried without a ceremony

• Being buried in a foreign land

What did William Thornton propose to do to revive George Washington?

• Administer a special medicine

• Thaw his body and use lamb's blood

• Perform a heart transplant

• Use electric shocks

How did George Washington's family respond to Thornton's proposal?

• They were unaware of it

• They accepted it immediately

• They considered it but declined

• They rejected it outright

What is one of the major expenses in a presidential campaign?

• Purchasing a new wardrobe

• Travel expenses

• Hiring a personal chef

• Buying a new office

What question is raised about campaign funding?

• How to involve more volunteers

• How to make campaigns more entertaining

• Where the campaign money comes from

• How to reduce campaign costs