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Who was the first president of the United States?
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
At what age did George Washington become an enslaver?
At what age did George Washington become an enslaver?
11
How many enslaved people did George Washington inherit from his father?
How many enslaved people did George Washington inherit from his father?
10
Where is Mount Vernon located?
Where is Mount Vernon located?
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How many enslaved people worked at Mount Vernon by the end of Washington's life?
How many enslaved people worked at Mount Vernon by the end of Washington's life?
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Which law did George Washington sign in 1793 that allowed enslaved people who escaped to be seized and returned to their owners?
Which law did George Washington sign in 1793 that allowed enslaved people who escaped to be seized and returned to their owners?
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When did George Washington free the people he had enslaved?
When did George Washington free the people he had enslaved?
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How many enslaved people did George Washington's wife bring to Mount Vernon when they got married?
How many enslaved people did George Washington's wife bring to Mount Vernon when they got married?
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Which Founding Father was the only one to enslave people and later free them?
Which Founding Father was the only one to enslave people and later free them?
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How many enslaved people did George Washington inherit from his father?
How many enslaved people did George Washington inherit from his father?
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