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George Washington Before The American Revolution

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George Washington Before The American Revolution game 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."

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1. In 1746, George was offered a position as what in the Royal Navy?
    Signal Man
    Midshipman
    First Officer
    Captain


2. Which governor of Virginia appointed George to the post of adjutant of the Virginia militia?
    Lawrence Washington
    Robert Dinwiddie
    William Fairfax
    Edward Vernon


3. What was the first profession George Washington participated in after his mother said no to the Royal Navy?
    Politician
    Surveyor
    Lawyer
    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?
    The Monongahela and Allegheny
    The Potomac and Susquehanna
    The Ohio and Mississippi
    The Susquehanna and Ohio


5. Mount Vernon was originally named what?
    Little Bear Creek
    Little Vernon Creek
    Little Fox Creek
    Little Hunting Creek


6. When George married Martha Custis, he married into a ready made family. What were the names of Martha's children?
    John and Joan
    Martha and Joseph
    Gerry and Penelope
    Jacky and Patsy


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


8. Who was most responsible for George Washington's early education?
    Self educated.
    His half-brother, Lawrence and his father, Augustine.
    His mother.
    A hired tutor.


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?
    Tuberculosis
    Diptheria
    Measles
    Smallpox


10. George Washington's first elective position was in what capacity?
    Congressman
    Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses
    Senator
    Representative


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Compiled Jun 28 12