Personal Background
Where was George Washington born and raised?
Virginia
What war began Washington's military career?
French & Indian War
Who was the Vice President in his cabinet?
John Adams
What year did Washington's father Augustine build the original house at Mount Vernon.
1734
1787
How many children did George Washington have (Including step children)?
4
What date Washington was voted Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?
July 15, 1775
Thomas Jefferson made an alliance with what country?
France
who was Washington's eldest brother who lived at Mount Vernon from 1741 to 1752?
Lawrence Washington
Two important precedents Washington established as president: the cabinet system and this.
two-term limit
Who was George Washington's wife?
Martha Dandridg
What's the approximate number of battles Washington was present for during the Revolutionary War?
17
Who balanced political rivalries between Jefferson and Hamilton?
Edmund Randolph
What year did Washington begin adding the south and north wings to Mount Vernon.
1774
The policy of not taking sides in foreign conflicts, urged in Washington's Farewell Address.
neutrality
Name one place George Washington lived?
Westmoreland County Virginia, Mount Vernon, Williamsberg Virginia, New York City and Philadelphia
What's the siege Washington immediately assumed command of after becoming Commander-in-Chief?
Siege of Boston
Why was Hamilton one of Washingtons most valued members?
He saved the nation from bankruptcy by establishing the first national bank.
When did Washington begin leasing the property?
1754
Why was Washington made Commander - in - Chief of the Constitutional Convention?
Because of his actions in the French & Indian War.
Why did George Washington not receive a formal college education?
Washington did not receive a formal education because after his father passed away, money was tight, so he had private tutors who taught him.
What year was Washington selected as the British emissary to the French frontier?
1753
Who was the Secretary of War? He dealt with the task of managing relations and land treaties with Native American tribes.
Henery Knox
What expansion did Washington add to the house in the late 1750s?
He raised the roof to make the mansion 2 1/2 stories high
About how many out of the 17 battles he participated in, did Washington win?
About half of them