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Which of the following was NOT an interest pursued by George Washington in his early life?
Which of the following was NOT an interest pursued by George Washington in his early life?
- Military arts
- Politics (correct)
- Surveying
- Western expansion
What was George Washington's strategy in the American Revolution?
What was George Washington's strategy in the American Revolution?
- To engage in as many general battles as possible
- To strike unexpectedly and harass the British (correct)
- To surrender to the British
- To avoid any risk and not engage in battle
What role did George Washington play in the creation of the United States Constitution?
What role did George Washington play in the creation of the United States Constitution?
- He was elected President before the Constitution was created
- He was a vocal opponent of the Constitution
- He was not involved in the creation of the Constitution
- He was a delegate from Virginia to the Constitutional Convention (correct)
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Study Notes
George Washington's Early Life
- George Washington pursued various interests in his early life, including surveying and soldiering.
George Washington's Strategy in the American Revolution
- George Washington's strategy in the American Revolution was to avoid direct confrontation with the British army and instead focus on wearing them down through a series of small skirmishes and guerrilla warfare.
- He also employed a "Fabian" strategy, avoiding direct conflict and focusing on harassing and demoralizing the enemy.
George Washington's Role in the Creation of the United States Constitution
- George Washington played a key role in the creation of the United States Constitution, serving as the president of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
- He was instrumental in getting the Constitution ratified and establishing the new federal government.
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