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Quiz about George Washington Before The American Revolution

George Washington Before The American Revolution Quiz

George Washington, the first President of the United States), had quite a history in the military when he was very young. Hope you enjoy the various aspects of his life before the Revolutionary War.

A multiple-choice quiz by lynnstigger. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lynnstigger

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,587

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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494

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1746, George was offered a position as what in the Royal Navy? Hint

Captain

Signal Man

Midshipman

First Officer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which governor of Virginia appointed George to the post of adjutant of the Virginia militia? Hint

Lawrence Washington

Robert Dinwiddie

William Fairfax

Edward Vernon

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the first profession George Washington participated in after his mother said no to the Royal Navy? Hint

Surveyor

Lawyer

Politician

Farmer

4. Washington's skills as a surveyor came into play when he was sent on a mission to deliver a message to the French, who were starting to push their way eastward. What rivers converged in an area that was to become Fort Pitt? Hint

The Ohio and Mississippi

The Monongahela and Allegheny

The Potomac and Susquehanna

The Susquehanna and Ohio

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mount Vernon was originally named what? Hint

Little Hunting Creek

Little Fox Creek

Little Bear Creek

Little Vernon Creek

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Question 6 of 10

6. When George married Martha Custis, he married into a ready made family. What were the names of Martha's children? Hint

Jacky and Patsy

Gerry and Penelope

John and Joan

Martha and Joseph

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Question 7 of 10

7. For sixteen years, Washington enjoyed the life of a gentleman farmer. Which was his first major crop? Hint

tobacco

hemp

cotton

corn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was most responsible for George Washington's early education? Hint

A hired tutor.

Self educated.

His half-brother, Lawrence and his father, Augustine.

His mother.

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Question 9 of 10

9. George Washington traveled to Barbados with his brother, Lawrence, in 1751, attempting to find a cure for Lawrence's "consumption." What disease did George come down with and survive while in Barbados?
Hint

Smallpox

Measles

Tuberculosis

Diptheria

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Question 10 of 10

10. George Washington's first elective position was in what capacity? Hint

Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses

Senator

Congressman

Representative

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1746, George was offered a position as what in the Royal Navy?

Answer: Midshipman

George was only 14 when this opportunity was offered to him. Fortunately, for the United States, his mother said no. History might well have been quite different if he had pursued a Royal Navy career.

2. Which governor of Virginia appointed George to the post of adjutant of the Virginia militia?

Answer: Robert Dinwiddie

Governor Dinwiddie appointed George as one of four adjutants to replace George's brother, Lawrence, who had passed away.

3. What was the first profession George Washington participated in after his mother said no to the Royal Navy?

Answer: Surveyor

By the age of 15, George became quite skillful with his father's surveying equipment. In February of 1748, he accepted an invitation from Lord Fairfax to explore the northwest region of Virginia. He received a surveyor's commission from the College of William and Mary.

Answer: The Monongahela and Allegheny

Washington discovered this area while he was delivering a message to and from the French regarding their incursion into the Ohio area.

5. Mount Vernon was originally named what?

Answer: Little Hunting Creek

Little Hunting Creek was named after the creek nearby the estate. It was named by Augustine Washington (George's father). It was renamed Mount Vernon by Lawrence Washington (George's brother) in honor of Vice Admiral Edward Vernon, whom he served under while in the military.

6. When George married Martha Custis, he married into a ready made family. What were the names of Martha's children?

Answer: Jacky and Patsy

Patsy died in 1773 from an epileptic seizure. Jacky died in 1781.

7. For sixteen years, Washington enjoyed the life of a gentleman farmer. Which was his first major crop?

Answer: tobacco

Due to the fragile nature of tobacco, Washington started crop rotation with his next crop being wheat. He became America's first "scientific farmer."

8. Who was most responsible for George Washington's early education?

Answer: His half-brother, Lawrence and his father, Augustine.

George's father and his half-brother both attended Appleby School in Westmoreland, England.

Answer: Smallpox

Washington survived this bout with smallpox, which gave him immunity to this disease during the wars he was to play a large role in later years.

10. George Washington's first elective position was in what capacity?

Answer: Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses

George Washington took his seat as a Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses on February 22, 1759, his 27th birthday.

Source: Author lynnstigger

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