How Much Do You Know About George Washington?

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George Washington grew up on a family farm in what state?
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts

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What was George Washington's wife's first name ?
Mary
Martha
Mabel

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According to lore, when George was young he got in trouble for cutting down a tree. What kind of tree was it?
Apple
Orange
Cherry

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What job did a young George Washington perform for Lord Fairfax?
Made his furniture
Planted his crops
Trained his horses

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What was the first war that Washington took part in?
The Revolutionary War
The Indian War
The War of 1812

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What famous river did George Washington cross on December 25th, 1776?
Susquehanna
Delaware
Hudson

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What was George Washington's military rank?
Captain
Admiral
General

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When did George Washington become president?
March 30th , 1788
March 30th, 1789
April 30th, 1788

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What was one of Washington's first acts as President?
Building roadways
Opening land to settlers
Starting a mail service

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How many stars were on the flag when Washington first became president?
13
11
17

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George Washington served two terms as president. How many new states joined the country during his presidency?
2
4
5

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What year did George Washington die?
1801
1799
1800
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You're probably well aware of George Washington's role as the first president of the United States, but how far does your knowledge go beyond that? Take these 12 questions and find out how much you know about Mr. Washington!
1
George Washington grew up on a family farm in what state?
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
2
What was George Washington's wife's first name ?
Mary
Martha
Mabel
3
According to lore, when George was young he got in trouble for cutting down a tree. What kind of tree was it?
Apple
Orange
Cherry
4
What job did a young George Washington perform for Lord Fairfax?
Made his furniture
Planted his crops
Trained his horses
5
What was the first war that Washington took part in?
The Revolutionary War
The Indian War
The War of 1812
6
What famous river did George Washington cross on December 25th, 1776?
Susquehanna
Delaware
Hudson
7
What was George Washington's military rank?
Captain
Admiral
General
8
When did George Washington become president?
March 30th , 1788
March 30th, 1789
April 30th, 1788
9
What was one of Washington's first acts as President?
Building roadways
Opening land to settlers
Starting a mail service
10
How many stars were on the flag when Washington first became president?
13
11
17
11
George Washington served two terms as president. How many new states joined the country during his presidency?
2
4
5
12
What year did George Washington die?
1801
1799
1800