Washington Quiz 3: Chapters 8-11

Question 1

respect, honor

Answer 1

homage

Question 2

the quality or state of being right, moral integrity

Answer 2

rectitude

Question 3

rude or impolite; having or showing a lack of respect for others

Answer 3

insolent

Question 4

an armed private ship licensed to attack enemy shipping

Answer 4

privateer

Question 5

an area of high ground

Answer 5

eminence

Question 6

a meeting produced by voluntary or spontaneous coming together

Answer 6

concourse

Question 7

the quality or state of being happy

Answer 7

felicity

Question 8

being hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence

Answer 8

diffidence

Question 9

the quality or state of being at peace

Answer 9

tranquility

Question 10

the way that a person behaves, stands, and moves, especially in a formal situation

Answer 10

deportment

Question 11

As Cornwallis and his men marched out of Yorktown in defeat, how did Washington address his men?

Answer 11

He told them not to celebrate, but rather to let all of history celebrate for them.

Question 12

A few new recruits marched to Philadelphia and demanded that Congress pay them within twenty minutes. Describe Washington’s reaction when he heard this news.

Answer 12

He sent fifteen hundred men to quell these mutineers, and contrasted their deplorable behavior to the veterans who had endured nakedness, hunger, and cold.

Question 13

According to the text, how should you view your freedom?

Answer 13

You should enjoy the great blessing of freedom from unjust and oppressive laws, but you should beware of resisting the righteous laws of God. Freedom is a license to sin, but an opportunity to worship the Creator.

Question 14

Describe Washington’s response to his election as president.

Answer 14

He was hesitant to serve, arguing that he lacked the political skills necessary. He humbly submitted to the will of the people promising only “integrity and firmness.”

Question 15

What was the main source of trouble during Washington’s second term in office, what was his strategy for dealing with it, and why did he choose that strategy?

Answer 15

There was war between France and England. Washington wanted the United States to stay neutral. He knew that the nation couldn’t afford to be drawn into another war.

Question 16

In 1794, the Whiskey Rebellion erupted in western Pennsylvania. What was it about, and what was Washington’s response?

Answer 16

Congress had passed a tax on whiskey, and a number of backwoods farmers were committing violent acts in protest. Washington quickly organized a large group of troops to be sent out and quell the rebellion. They did so without bloodshed.