The Ultimate Quiz On George Washington
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- 1.
In what year did George Washington pass away?
- A.
1799
- B.
1953
- C.
1800
- D.
1657
Correct Answer
A. 1799 -
- 2.
Who became America's first Secretary of the Treasury under George Washington in 1789?
- A.
Thomas Jefferson
- B.
Alexander Hamilton
- C.
Benjamin Franklin
- D.
James Madison
Correct Answer
B. Alexander Hamilton -
- 3.
What official position in United States government was George Washington the first one to hold?
- A.
Vice - President
- B.
President
- C.
Secretary Of State
- D.
Secretary Of Treasury
Correct Answer
B. President -
- 4.
With what term is George Washington often referred to due to his significant role in the revolution and in the formation of the United States?
- A.
Son Of His Country
- B.
Savior Of His Country
- C.
Father Of His Country
- D.
Hero Of His Country
Correct Answer
C. Father Of His Country -
- 5.
While serving as President, George Washington was asked to care for the son of which friend?
- A.
Alexander Hamilton
- B.
The Marquis De Lafayette
- C.
Benedict Arnold
- D.
Benjamin Franklin
Correct Answer
B. The Marquis De Lafayette -
- 6.
Which of the following is not true about George Washington?
- A.
He Was A Vegetarian
- B.
He Was Offered The Position Of King
- C.
He Was Well Over Six Feet Tall
- D.
He Had No Children
Correct Answer
A. He Was A Vegetarian -
- 7.
What state was joined in the Union during George Washington's term on 1791?
- A.
Tennessee
- B.
Vermont
- C.
Kentucky
- D.
North Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Vermont -
- 8.
What is the name of George Washington's wife?
- A.
Nancy Hawks
- B.
Martha Dandridge Custis Washington
- C.
Elsa Lowenthal
- D.
Ann Rutledge
Correct Answer
B. Martha Dandridge Custis Washington -
- 9.
What state was joined in the Union during George Washington's term on 1789?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
Rhode Island
- C.
Kentucky
- D.
Vermont
Correct Answer
A. North Carolina -
- 10.
Who was George Washington's Vice - President during his administration?
- A.
Benjamin Franklin
- B.
John Adams
- C.
Thomas Jefferson
- D.
Abraham Lincoln
Correct Answer
B. John Adams -
- 11.
What state was joined in the Union during George Washington's term on 1790?
- A.
Vermont
- B.
Kentucky
- C.
Rhode Island
- D.
Tennessee
Correct Answer
C. Rhode Island -
- 12.
What military position was George Washington appointed of in the Virginia Militia?
- A.
Adjutant General
- B.
Lieutenant
- C.
Captain
- D.
Sergeant
Correct Answer
A. Adjutant General -
- 13.
In what battle did George Washington and the Continental Army engage with the British Army for the first time?
- A.
Battle Of Gettysburg
- B.
Battle Of Brandywine
- C.
Battle Of Long Island
- D.
Battle Of Stones River
Correct Answer
C. Battle Of Long Island -
- 14.
How much was George Washington's annual salary as President of the United States?
- A.
45000
- B.
25000
- C.
35000
- D.
15000
Correct Answer
B. 25000 -
- 15.
Who supervised the full - scale training program of George Washington's army while they were encamped in Valley Forge?
- A.
Baron Crofton
- B.
Baron Von Steuben
- C.
Baron Hotham
- D.
Baron Kensington
Correct Answer
B. Baron Von Steuben -
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