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Johnson, Philad. 18^ Entered, according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1832, by Joseph Jewett, Joseph Gushing, Joseph Cdshing, Jun., and Johm Gushing, in the Glerk's Office of the District Gourt of the Disti-ict of IMaryland. /XJ-iff QUESTIONS. f^ The figures in the first column, denote the number of the Question ; those in the second, refer to the page of the History, from which the stu- dent is to frame the Answer. *** For the convenience of Teachers, there is a Key, containing the JiSiswers to the Questions. CHAPTER I. Q. p. 1. 7. What is said, respecting the ancestors of George Washington 1 2. 7. From whom, was he the third in descent? 3. 7. Of what country, was that ancestor a native ? 4. 7. At what period, did he emigrate from England ? 5. 7. In what part of America, did he settle ? 6. 7. Where was George Washington born ? 7. 7. When? 8. 7. What was the name of his father ? 9. 7. What was the age of George Washington, at the period of his father's death ? 10. 7. Upon whom, did his education then devolve? 11. 7. What appointment did he, when only fifteen years old, solicit and obtain ? 12. 8. With what countries, was Great Britain then at war ? 13. 8. By whose interference, was he diverted from the sea-service ? 14. 8. What is said, respecting his education? 15. 8. For what employment, did the knowledge of 3 mathematics qualify him, in the early part of his life ? 16. 8. Of what utility, was it to him, at a later period ? 17. 8. What have his cotemporaries reported, re- specting his youth ? 18. 8. What is said, respecting his patrimonial estate ? 19. 8. To what office, was he appointed, at the age of nineteen ? 20. 8. In what enterprize, was he employed, when he was only twenty-one? '^1. 9. As the first European discoverers of the Missis- sippi, what region was claimed hy the French? 22. 9. In pursuance of this claim, of what tract of country, did they take possession ? 23. 9. In what year, did this aggression occur ? 24. 9. What military works, were they proceeding to erect ? 25. 9. In subserviency to what scheme ? 26. 9. Who was then Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia ? 27. 9. To whom, did he despatch Washington, with a letter ? 28. 9. What remonstrance did it contain ? 29. 9. What instructions were given to the young en- voy ? 30. 9. What was then the extreme frontier settlement of the English ? SI. 9. When did he arrive there ? 32. 9. How did he proceed, when his horses were dis- abled ? 33. 9. What place did he particularly designate, as an advantageous position for a fortress ? 34. 9. What fort was afterwards built there? 85. 9. What town? 36. 9. To what fort did he ascend ? 57. P. 9, 38. 9, 39. 10. 40. 10. 41. 10, 42. 10. 43. 10. To whom, did he there deliver Mr. Dinwiddie's letter ? Having set out on his return, when did he reach Williamsburg ? To what measure, w^as the assembly of Vir- ginia induced, by the answer brought by Washington ? Of the regiment then raised, who were ap- pointed the commanding officers 1 With two companies of this regiment, how^ far did Washington advance, early in the ensuing April ? What information did he there receive, from some friendly Indians ? As several circumstances indicated a hostile in- tention on the part of the advancing French detachment, what measure w-as pursued by Washington ? 44. 10. What was the result ? 45. 10. Colonel Fry having died, upon whom did the command of the regiment devolve ? 46. 10. Of how many men, was Colonel Washington now at the head 1 47. 10. What name w^as afterwards given to the stock- ade then erected by Washington, at the Great Meadows ? 48. 11. By whom, was the place, with a considerable force, attacked ? 49. 11. How long did the engagement continue? 50. 11. By w^hom, was a parley demanded ? 51. 11. What offer did he make ? 52. 11. What honourable terms were mutually agreed upon 1 53. 12. Was the Legislature of Virginia dissatisfied with the issue of the campaign ? A 2 6 Q. P. 54. 12. When tlie season for action was over, what oc- curred? 55. 12. Did Great Britain take a direct part in the con- troversy which began in Virginia, in respect to the Ohio lands / 56. 12. Was any miUtary force sent to America, to support the claims of his Britannic Majesty ? 57. 12. In what year, did they arrive? 58. 13. By whom, were they commanded? 59. 13. In what capacity, did Washington serve in the campaign 1 60. 13. Where did he join the army ? 61. 14. Of what species of soldiers, consisted the pro- vincial troops which composed a part of Braddock's army? 62. 14. Of what danger, was the British general warned by Washington ? 63. 14. What advice did he give him? 64. 14. Did Braddock follow his salutary counsel ? 65. 14. What dreadful scene was presented, on the 9th of July? GG. 14. Did Washington receive any wound? 67. 14. Mention the dangers that he underwent. GS. 14. What was the fate of the other officers ? 69. 15. How long did the action last? 70. 15. What was the fate of Braddock 71. 15. After the fall of Braddock, how far did his troops retire, before they could be rallied ? 72. 15. In 'hat manner, did the officers of the British reaiments conduct themselves ? 73. 15. State their whole number. 74. 15. Of these, how many were killed or wounded ? 75. 15. What is said, of the common soldiers ? 76. 15. How did the three Virginia companies behave? 7 Q. P: 77. 15. What effect had this reverse of fortune upon the reputation of Washington ? 78. 15. What was generally believed by his country- men? 79. 15. Upon what measure, did the assembly of Vir- ginia now determine 1 80. 15. To whom, was given the command of the new regiment ? 81. 16. How was he designated by his commission ? 82. 16. In execution of the duties of his new office, on what service was Washington first employed ? 83. 16. In what condition, did he find them ? 84. 17. What is said, as to the irruptions by the In- dians, for three years after Braddock's de- feat ? 85. 20. In case that offensive operations were not adopted, what measure did Washington par- ticularly recommend ? 86. 20. On all occasions, to what measure did he give a decided preference ? 87. 20. Of what British officer, did the project at length obtain the complete approbation ? 88. 20. In what year ? 89. 20. At what places, were stationed the forces des- tined for this expedition ? 90. 21. When did the army reach Fort Duquesne? 91. 22. Did they experience much opposition from the garrison ? 92. 22. Vv'hat reason is assigned, for the abandonment of so advantageous a position? 93. 22. By what results, was the soundness of Wash- ington's judgment proved ? 94. 22. Were the benefits arising from the capture of that fort, confined to Virginia ? 8 Q. P. 95. 22. What was the consequence of the French be- ing in possession of that post ? 96. 22. What favourable change resulted from the expulsion of the French ? 97. 22. With what tribes, was a treaty of peace soon afterwards concluded ? 98. 22. What name was then given to Fort Duquesne ? 99. 22. By what troops, was it garrisoned ? 100. 22. What city was afterwards erected upon its site ? 101. 22. When did the mihtary career of Colonel Wash- ington end, as a colonial officer ? 102. 22. To what honourable office, had he been elect- ed, while at Fort Cumberland ? 103. 22. By which county ? 104. 23. What reward did he shortly afterwards obtain, for his gallant and patriotic services ? 105. 23. What character is given of the lady whom he married ? 106. 23. Do you remember v^^hat addition he had, a few years before, acquired to his estate ? 107. 23. By what event, did he become entitled to that estate ? 108. 23. In compliment to whom, was it named, and from what cause? 109. 24. Having withdrawn to that delightful residence, to what pursuits did he apply himself? 110. 24. For how many years ? 111. 24. When the conflicting claims of Great Britain and the colonies were brought before the Virginia legislature,on what side did he take a decided part ? CHAPTER II. Q. p. 112. 24. At what period, was a new system for govern- ing the British colonies adopted 1 113. 25. Were the colonies represented in the British parliament ? 114. 25. What power did the parliament claim and ex- ercise 1 115. 25. What consequence ensued, from claims so re- pugnant to the spirit of the British constitu- tion ? 116. 25. What measure was pointed out to them, by a sense of common danger 1 117. 25. When and where, did their representatives meet? 118. 25. To that congress, who were deputed by Vir- ginia ? 119. 25. To what other congress, were the same mem- bers afterwards appointed 1 120. 26. As long as Washington continued a member of congress, what distinction was enjoyed by him ? 121. 26. Whom did congress appoint commander-in- chief of all the forces, raised, and to be raised, for the defence of the colonies ? 122. 26. Had he any competitors for that distinguished and honourable office ? 123. 27. Did Washington decline receiving pay for his services ? 124. 27. What remuneration did he consent to receive ? 125. 27. What unanimous resolution was adopted by congress, in relation to the commander of their forces ? 126. 27. V/ho were appointed to the rank of Major^ General ? 127. P. 27. 128. 27, 129. 28. 130. 28. 131. 28. 132. 29. 133. 29. 134. 29. 10 Who was appointed Adjutant-General 1 Where was then the head-quarters of the American army ? When Gen. Washington arrived there, in what manner was he received by the army ? Where were the British then intrenched ? Where were the Americans intrenched ? What was the number of men placed under the command of Washington '? What circumstances concurred, to render this force very inadequate to active operations ? Mention the names of the three members of congress, who, on the representation of the commander-in-chief, were deputed to re- pair to the camp, in order to confer on the most effectual mode of continuing, support- ing, and regulating a continental army ? 135. 30. In the instructions given to the recruiting of- ficers, what did the General enjoin upon them? At this time, what was the amount of the royal army in Boston ? What bold resolution was now formed by General Washington ? What heights did he determine to fortify ? What immediate object had he in view, from their fortification ? What measure did he pursue, to favour the execution of this plan ? What American general took possession of the heights of Dorchester ? What information did the British admiral, in consequence, communicate to Gen. Howe ? To what alternatives, desired by Washington, were the enemy now brought 1 136. 31. 137. 32. 138. 32. 139. 32. 140. 82. 141. 32. 1-42. 33. 143. 33. 11 Q. P. 144. 33. Which of these alternatives, did General Howe prefer ? 145. 33. Did he succeed in its execution ? 146. 33. What resolution was now formed by the British ? 147. 33. Did Washington embarrass the British army during their evacuation ? 148. 33. Why did he permit them to depart unmo- lested ? 149. 34. When did he take possession of Boston ? 150. 34. In what manner, was Washington received on entering the town l 151. 34. By what declaration, was he honoured by congress ? 152. 34. By what means, did they endeavour to per- petuate the remembrance of that great event ? 153. 34. How was he complimented by the Massachu- setts council and house of representatives ? 154. 34. By what language, did they express their good wishes ? CHAPTER HI. 155. 34. Did the evacuation of Boston lessen the labours of Washington 1 156. 34. What is said, of the campaign of 1776 ? , 157. 34. Including the navy and army, what was the number of the British military force ? 158. 35. On what idea, was it calculated? 159. 35. After providing for the security of Boston, whither did Washington, with the main ar- my, proceed ? 12 Q. p. 160. 35. Of what island, did General Howe take posses- sion, in the latter end of June ? 161. 35. By what British officer, was he soon followed t 162. 36. On the arrival of General Howe at Staten Isl- and, what was the number of the American army? 163. 36. What was the number, before the end of Au- gust ? 164. 36. Were they all soldiers of the line ? 165. 36. What proportion of the whole were sick ? 166. 36. At what places, were they stationed ? 167. 37. At w^hat number, was the strength of General Howe estimated? 168. 38. What orders were at this time most explicitly given by General Washington ? 169. 38. What desire was at the same time expressed by him ? 170. 38. Where did the greater part of the British troops land, on the 22d of August ? 171. 39. Who commanded the American troops on Long Island ? 172. 39. When did an engagement occur there? 173. 39. What was the result ? 174. 39. Whither did the Americans retreat ? 175. 40. What was the American loss, as computed by General Washington ? 176. 40. What was the total loss of the enemy, as sta- ted by General Howe ? 177. 43. After a serious remonstrance by General Wash- ington, what number of troops did congress resolve to raise ? 178. 43. For what period, were they to serve? 179. 43. Under these circumstances, what object was of the greatest importance to the Ameri- cans? 13 Q. P. 180. 43. On what measure, did General Washington, after much deliberation, determine 1 181. 43, To what place, did he remove his public stores? 182. 45. After the British had gained possession of the city of New York, what dreadful calamity occurred there ? 183. 45. On the day after the retreat from New York, which party was successful in a skirmish ? 184. 45. On that occasion, who commanded the Amer- ican troops ? 185. 45. What was their fate ? 186. 46. Was that the first advantage gained in the campaign by the army of Washington? 187. 46. To increase its influence on the army, what was, on the next day, appointed for the parole ? 188. 46. Failing in his first design, of cutting off Wash- ington's communication with the eastern states, what new plan of operations was adopted by General Howe ? 189. 46. Penetrating his designs, what movement was made by Washington? 190. 46. What serious misfortune about this time be- fel the American arms ? 191. 46. Was this the only post then held by the Amer- icans on Long Island ? 192. 47. On what day, did it become necessary for Washington to retreat over the Delaware ? 193. 47. What prudent measures did he adopt for the safety of his army ? 194. 47. What is said of the pursuit ? 195. 47. Having driven the American army out of New Jersey, where did the British post them- selves ? B 14 Q. P. 196. 48. To execute what service, was General Putnam in the nnean time sent forward ? 197. 48. Under most embarrassing disadvantages, how many miles did Washington march, in his retreat through New Jersey ? 198. 48. During how many days, had he the address to prolong it ? 199. 49. From what cause, was the small force which began the retreat daily lessening 1 200. 49. At what periods, did the term of service of the troops mostly expire 1 201. 49. Do you remember the name of the officer who then commanded the eastern troops ? 202. 49. What orders were repeatedly sent to him, by Washington '( 203. 49. Were these orders obeyed ? 204. 49. While on his march through Morris county, in New Jersey, what accident happened to him ? 205. 50. What is, at this time, said of congress ? 206. 50. Under all these trying circumstances, was Washington dismayed 1 207. 51. After the capture of General Lee, upon whom did the command of his army devolve ? 208. 51. In obedience to the orders formerly given, did he join General Washington 1 209. 51. About the same time, what other addition was made to the force of the commander-in- chief? 210. 51. What was now the number of his army ? 211. 51. During the retreat through New Jersey, to how many did his army amount ? 212. 51. By what boundary, were the two armies now separated ? I 15 Q. p. .213. 51. In what places, were the British troops can- toned ? 214. 51. V\hiit were they in daily expectation of being enabled to accomplish ? 215. 51. On receiving information of their numbers and dilferent cantonments, what was observed by Washington? 216. 51. What bold design did he form? 217. 52. ^Vhen did he make arrangements for its exe- cution ? 218. 52. In how many divisions, did he design to cross the Delaware ; and at what places? 219. 52. Did the troops which were to have crossed at the last two places, succeed in the attempt? 220. 53. From what cause, did they fail ? 221. 52. Of how many, did the main body consist? 222. 52. At what time, on the following morning, were they in a condition to form their line of march on the A^ew Jersey side ? 223. 52. Was this enterprise successful ? 2'^4. 52. How many of the enemy did Washington cap- ture ? 225. 52. Of what nation, were tliey? 220. 52. What officer of the Virginia troops, is stated to have been wounded ? 227. 52. Of what regiments, did the detachment in Trenton consist ; and to how many did they amount? 228. 52. How many of these escaped ? 229. 52. By what road ? 230. 53. At what place, did the British detachments^ which had been distributed over New Jer- se}^ assemble, after the capture of the Hessians ? 231. 53, By what army, \yere they joined ? 16 Q p. 232. 53. From their concentrated position, to what place did they advance in great force ? 233. 53. By what ingenious stratagem, did Washington elude the vigilance of the enemy at Trenton? 234. 54. The more effectually to disguise the departure of the Americans from Trenton, what other deception did he use. 235. 54. What was the particular advantage, derived from that means of deception ? 236. 55. How many of the British were killed and wounded, by Washington's army, at Prince- ton ? J 237. 55. How many were taken prisoners ? 238. 55. During the engagement at Princeton, how were the British in Trenton employed ? 239. 55. For what natural explosion, did they mistake the report of the artillery at Trenton? 240. 55. Astonished at these bold measures of an enemy supposed to be vanquished, what movement was made by the British ? CHAPTER IV. 241. 55. What is observed, respecting the victories of Trenton and Princeton ? 242. 55. Which city is represented to have been saved for that winter ? 243. 56. Which of the states was recovered ? 244. 56. After the campaign had been carried into the month of January, (1777) to what place did Washington retire ? 245. 56. For what purpose? 246. 56. How did the remainder of the winter season pass over 1 17 Q. P. 247. 56. In whose favour, were the skirmishes that en- sued ? 248. 61. When did the battle of Brandy wine occur ? 249. 60. Were the regular troops of the American army, equal in number and discipline to the royal army ? 250. 60. In that engagement, who commanded the American forces ? 251. 60. Who was the chief commander of the British ? 252. 61. Who led the two columns of the enemy into action ? 253. 61. Which army was defeated? 254. 61. To what place, did they retreat ? 255. 61. What loss of men did they sustain ? 256. 61. Did the American loss exceed that of the British 'I 257. 62. Though Washington had failed in his object of saving Philadelphia, did he still retain the confidence of congress and the states ? 258. 62. In advancing sixty miles through an open country, without fortifications, how long did he delay the British army ? 259. 62. How soon, after his late defeat, did he offer battle to his successful adversary ? 260. 62. By what occurrence, was the battle pre- vented ? 261. 62, Where did Washington at this time encamp ? 262. 62. Where did the British army take their stand 1 263. 63. At which place, did General Washington now resolve to attack the British? 264. 63. When did the battle of Germantown occur ? 265. 64. Was the attack successful ? 2QQ. 64. What loss was sustained by the defeated army ? b2 18 Q. p. 267. 64, What notice was taken by congress, of the battle of Germantovvn ? 268. 65. After the evacuation of Germantown, at what place did the British concentrate their force '? 269. 65. To what object, did they direct their principal attention ? 270. 65. Was that object finally accomplished ? 271. 65. How long did it employ them ? 272. 65. In this discouraging state of public affairs, by whom was a letter addressed to General Washington ? 273. 65. What office had he lately filled 1 274. 65. Do you remember the purport of the letter ? 275. 65. What notice was taken of it, by Washington ? 276. 65. What joyful intelligence at length arrived from the north ? 277. 65. After receiving a reinforcement from the northern army, where did Washington take a position with his increased force ? 278. 67. Whither, was General Smallwood despatched ? 279. 67. For what purpose ? 280. 67. Where was Colonel Morgan placed ? 281. 67. Where was General Armstrong posted ? 282. 67. With what design ? 283. 67. What place was fixed on, for the winter quarters of the Americans f 284. 07. How far is that place from Philadelphia? 285. 67. Why was this position preferred to more com- fortable villages ? 286. 67. In marching between Whitemarsh and Valley Forge, by what marks might the American army have been tracked? 19 Q. p. 287. 67. By what means, were they accommodated in their winter quarters 1 288. 67. For the support of his army, to what dis- tressing expedient was Washington com- pelled I 289. 68. In obedience to congress, what proclamation did he issue ? 290. 69. What reply did he make to a remonstrance of the legislature of Pennsylvania, in which they expressed their dissatisfaction to con- gress at his alleged inactivity in winter quarters ? 291. 69. What other vexation was about the same time added to General Washington, of a pe- culiar nature ? 292. 71. Did these machinations abate the ardour of Washington in the common cause ? 293. 71. Was any effect produced, in diminishing his well-earned reputation? CHAPTER V. 294. 71. In what manner, did General Washington de- vote the short respite from field duty, which followed the encampment of the army at Valley Forge 1 295. 71. What measure did he labour to impress upon congress ? 296. 72. To the committee of congress, deputed to re- side in camp, what measure did he recom- mend, as essentially necessary to the interest of the officers ? 297. 73. Was any attention paid to this recommenda- tion, by congress ? 20 Q. P. 298. 73. What was the effective force of Washington's army, throughout the winter ? 299. 73. What was its number, on paper ? 300. 73. With what European power, was a treaty en- tered into, about this time, by the United States? 301. 73. Mention the nature of the terms offered to the Americans, immediately afterwards, by Great Britain. 302. 74. Were these offers accepted by the United States ? 303. 74. The day after their rejection, what resolution, formerly recommended by Washington, was adopted by congress ? 304. 74. On the resignation of Sir William Howe, by whom was he succeeded in the command of the British army ? 305. 74. What orders did his successor immediately re- ceive ? 806. 74. Why was that measure deemed expedient? 307. 74. Was the design of evacuating Philadelphia, soon discovered by Washington ? 308. 74. Could the object or course of the enemy be precisely ascertained ? 309. 74. What several movements, did their prepara- tions equally denote ? 310. 74. When did the British cross the Delaware? 311. 74. At what place? 312. 75. When did the Americans cross, in pursuit ? 313. 75. At what place ? 314. 75. When Sir Henry Clinton had advanced to Al- lentown, towards what place did he deter- mine to hasten ? 315. 77, In the engagement which ensued, near Men- 21 Q. P. mouth court house, which army seemed to have gained the advantage ? 316. 77. To w^hat quarter, did the American general soon afterwards draw off his troops? 317. 77. In the late engagement, what loss was suffered by the Americans, in killed and wounded ? 318. 77. What was the loss of the royal army, includ- ing prisoners? 319. 77. Which of the general officers was arrested and brought to trial, for misconduct in the battle of Monmouth ? 320. 78. What w as the result ? 321. 78. Soon after the battle of Monmouth, where did the American army take post ? 222. 78. How long did they remain there ? 323. 78. To what place, did they then retire ? 324. 78. Did the French fleet arrive in time for at- tacking the British in the Delaware ? 325. 81. When the most active part of the campaign of 1778, was over, on what magnificent plan did congress decide ? 326. 81. When was this to be attempted ? 327. 81. In what manner, and with what forces? 328. 83. What was the consequence of a personal con- ference between congress and General Washington ? CHAPTER VI. 329. 84. What is observed, with regard to the depre- ciation of the paper money ? 330. 84. What effect had it upon the army ? 331. 88. In what two necessary articles, was the Ameri- can army at this time deficient ? 22 Q. P. 332. 88. To what distressing measure, was Washington compelled to resort I 333. 89. What was, at this time,, the number of the northern army of the Americans ? S34. 89. What was the number of the British ? 335. 89. Where were they posted ? 336. 89. J3y wliat auxiliary, were they supported? 337. 89. To effectuate what object, did that auxiiiar) furnish easy means ? 338. 89. What was, at this period, a primary object with Washington ? 339. 90. What measure was adopted by Sir Henry Clinton, in the hope of alluring the Ameri- cans from their fortresses ? 340. 90. Do you remember what towns were destroyed ? 341. 90. Against what Indian nations, did Washington direct an expedition ? 242. 90. What country did they inhabit ? 343. 90. What cause of complaint existed against those nations ? 344. 90. W^hat officer commanded the forces sent against them ? 345. 90. Did he accomplish the object of the expedition? 346. 90. Did any benefit arise from his operations ? 347. 90. While the British were laying waste Con- necticut, against what fort did Washington plan an expedition ? 348. 91. Describe its situation. 349. 91. By how many men, was it garrisoned ? 350. 91. To what officer, was the enterprise assigned? 351. 91. Was he successful ? 352. 91. On receiving intelligence of Wayne's success, what views did Sir Henry Clinton relin- quish ? 23 Q. P. 353. 91. Whither, did he make a forced march ? 354. 91. By what achievement was the reduction of Stony Point speedily followed ? 355. 91. By whom, was the attempt first conceived and planned 1 356. 91. By whom, was it executed ? 357. 91. After the defeat of the French and American combined forces before Savannah, whither did Sir Henry Clinton, with the principal part of his army, proceed 1 358. 92. In wliat month, in the year 1779, did the Americans go hito winter-quarters ? 359. 92. For wliat objects, were the positions chosen 1 360. 92. Into how many grand divisions, was the army formed 1 361. 92. Under whose command, was placed the nor- thern division 1 362. 92. With what view, was it stationed ? 363. 92. To what place, did the principal division re- tire ? CHAPTER VII. 364. 93. What was the strength of the military estab- lishment for the year 1780? 365. 94. By whom, was the city of Charleston taken? 366. 94. When? 367. 94. Had General Washington any personal agency in defending it ? 368. 94. By whom, was the garrison commanded ? 369. 95. When intelligence of this catastrophe reached the northern states, in what condition was the American army ? Q 370. P. 95. 371. 95. 372. 96. 373. 96. 374. 96. 375. 97. 376. 97. 377. 99. 24 V/ith what sort of money, were the troops paid 1 What is observed, respecting it ? Under the pressure of sufferings from tliis cause, what measure was pursued by the officers of the New Jersey Une ? 96. What particulars did they set forth ? What did they further urge ? In this state of affairs, what celebrated officer arrived from France ? With what assurances ? When congress could procure neither money nor credit for the subsistence of their army, by whom was an association formed, to pro- cure a supply of necessary articles for their suffering soldiers? 378. .99. What sum did they, in a few days, subscribe ? 379. 99. What females, about the same time, gave large donations for their immediate relief? 380. 99. Were these supplies, though liberal, sufficient for the army 1 381* 99. So late as the 20th of June, what information did General Washington transmit to con- gress ? 382 100. When did the expected French fleet and army appear on the coast of Rhode Island? 383. 100. Of how many vessels, did the fleet consist? 384. 100. What was the number of the army ? 385. 100, By whom, was the fleet commanded? 386. 100. Who was at the head of the army ? 387. 102. By what incident, were the French fleet and army prevented from co-operating with the Americans ? 388. 102. What hopes were nevertheless indulged ? 25 Q. P- , . B89. 102. When the expectations of the Aniericans were raised to the highest pitch, what in- telligence arrived ? 390. 102. To what purpose, did Washington still ad- here? 391. 102. At what place, had Washington a personal interview with the French commanders 1 392. 102. By what event, were all the plans of the al- lies, for that season, disconcerted ? CHAPTER VIII. 393. 105. What unpleasant occurrence is recorded with regard to a part of the New Jersey brigade 1 394. 105. What determination was in consequence formed by Washington? 395. 105. Which of the Am.erican officers was ordered to march against the mutineers ? 396. 105. What were his instructions ? 397. 105. What was the result ? 398. 105. In what way, did Washington endeavour to make the late events profitable ? 399. 105. Were any good effects produced? 400. 106. When did General Washington commence a military journal ? 401. 107. While the Americans were suffering the com- plicated calamities which introduced the year 1781, in what operations were their adversaries employed ? 402. 108. In what districts, did the war rage, during that year ? 403. 111. To ensure success to the American arms, C 2G Q. P what desiderata are said to have been in- dispensably necessary ? 404. 111. To obtain these necessary aids, what mea- sure was determined on by congress ? 405. 111. What officer was selected, to execute their purpose ? 406. 112. By whose influence, was his application greatly aided at the court of Versailles ? 407. 112. What office was then held by Dr. Franklin at that court? 408. 112. Was Colonel Laurens successful in the ob- ject of his mission ? 409. 112. What subsidy did the king of France give to his American allies ? 410. 112. For what sum, did he become their security? 411. 112. Where was it borrowed? 412. 112. What co-operation was promised? 413. 112. What expedition was projected ? 414. 113. Who was appointed commander of the French fleet? 415. 113. When did he sail from France? 416. 113. From what port? 417. 113. By the arrival of these fresh ships, which na- tion had the superiority in the West In- dies — the English or the French ? 418. 113. After seeing his convoy out of danger, whither did M. de Grasse direct his course ? 419. 113. When did he arrive in the Chesapeake ? 420. 115. In the mean time, where did Lord Corn- wallis fix his station ? 421. 116. When did the American and the French army commence their march to Virginia ? 422. 116. When did the combined forces move from Williamsburg, for the purpose of investing Yorktown ? 27 Q. P. 423. 116. To what station, did the French fleet, at the same time, move 1 424. 116. To effectuate what objects, was its position calculated ? 425. 118. The last hope of the British army having at length expired, what measure was adopted by Cornwaliis ? 423. lis. Was his request agreed to ? 427. 118. V/iiat was the consequence? 428. lis. Wlvdt number of American and French reg- ular troops'were employed in the siege of York town ? 429. lis. By how many militia, were they assisted ? 430. lis. What number of troops surrendered prisoners of war ? 431. 111). Of these, how many were then capable of bearing arms ? 432. 119. What is observed, respecting the project of reducing Lord CornwalHs I 433. 1 19. After the capture of Lord Cornwaliis, whither did Washington, with the greater part of his army, march ? 434. 119. Besides the complete success of the allied arms in Virginia, in what other districts had great advantages heen obtained by the American troops ? 435. 119. Notwithstanding these successes, what was urged' by General Washington ? CHAPTER IX. 438. 120. What object now occupied the unceasing at- tention of Washington ? 437. 120. While he was concerting plans for further 28 Q. P. operations, what intelligence arrived from Europe ? 439. 121. Who succeeded Sir Henry Clinton, as com- mander of the British forces in America ? 43D. 121. When did he arrive in New York? 440. 122. When were preliminary articles of peace signed, between the United States and Great Britain ? 441. 122. What important demand of the United States, was recognized ? 442. 122. What unpleasant idea mingled itself with the exultations of the army ? 443. 123. While brooding over their gloomy prospects, was an anonymous paper circulated ? 444. 123. What measure did it propose ? 445. 128. The more eifectually to divert the officers from paying any attention to it, what means were used by the commander-in-chief? 44(>. 126. How did he employ the intervening period ? 447. 131. After Washington had ended his address to the assembled officers, did any of them op- pose the advice which he had given ? 443. 131. While their minds were softened by the elo- quence of their beloved commander, what resolution was oifered, and adopted ? 449. 132. Instead of turning the discontents of an un- paid army to his own ag<^raDdizement, what conduct was now pursued by Wash- ington ? 450. 134. What effect was produced by his energetic letter to congress ? 451. 134. Soon after these events, what joyful intelli- genc^e arrived ? 452. 134. To avoid the inconveniences of dismissing a 29 Q. P. great number of soldiers in a body, what measure was adopted 'I 453. 134. While the veterans, serving under the im- mediate eye of their beloved commander- in-chief, manifested the utmost good tem- per and conduct, what unpleasant event occurred ? 454. 135. To what city, did they march ? 455. 135. After being there joined by some other troops, what was the number of the mutineers ? 456. 135. Mention their outrageous proceedings. 457. 135. When this outrage became known to Wash- ington, what measure did he pursue 1 458. 135. Was its suppression easily effected ? 459. 136. While arrangements were making for the final dismission of the army, to what ob- ject was General Washington looking for- ward ? 460. 136. To what consideration, was much of his at- tention devoted 1 461. 136. To whom, did he address a circular letter ? 462. 136. From what place ? 463. 136. When ? 464. 139. He mentioned four things, which he conceived essential to the well-being and existence of the United States, as an independent power : — what was the first of these ? 465. 139. What was the second ? 466. 139. Mention the third. 467. 139. Repeat the fourth. 468. 146. What day was fixed, for discharging that part of the army which was engaged to serve during the war ? 469. 146. What orders did General Washington on that day issue ? c2 30 Q. P. 470. 147. When did the British evacuate New York ? 471. 147. When General Washington made his public entry into that city, in what manner was he received ? 472. 147. Where was then the seat of congress ? 473. 147. The army being disbanded, for what pur- pose did Washington proceed to that place ? 474. 147. On his w^ay thither-, what document did he deliver to the comptroller of accounts ? 475. ]48. How long had the war continued ? 476. 148. What amount had passed through his hands, during all that time '? 477. 148. Did he make any charge for personal ser- vices ? 478. 148. Who was then the president of congress ? 479. 151. What is observed, with respect to the military services of General Washington, which ended with that interesting day ? 480. 151. Did he ask any thing for himself, his family, or relations ? 481. 151. For whom, did he indirectly solicit favours? 482. 152. What was the only privilege, which he would receive from his grateful country ? 483. 152. Whither did Washington now^ hasten, with ineffable delight 1 CHAPTER X. 484. 153. What had always been the favourite em- ployment of Washington ? 485. 153. Was it now resumed by him ? 486. 153. What svstem did he then secJKvith regret ? 31 Q. P. 487. 153. With the view of introducing a better, in what correspondence did he engage 1 488. 154. What other highly important object, at this period, occupied much of Washington's at- tention 2 489. 154. Soon after peace was proclaimed, whither did he make a tour ? 490. 155. With what particular view, did he advocate the extension of inland navigation ? 491. 156. Did the Virginia legislature act on the re- commendation of General Washington? 492. 158. Near the close of the revolutionary war, into what society did the officers of the Ameri- can army form themselves 'i 493. 159. Who was placed at its head ? 494. 160. For want of vigour in the general head, into what condition were the United States fast dwindling I 495. 160. What do the private letters of Washington, at this time, show 1 498. 160. In one of his letters, what does he observe, respecting the confederation ? 497. 160. What does he say of congress ? 498. 162. In his extensive correspondence and inter- course with the leading characters of the different states, of what measure did he urge the necessity ? 499. 162. By which state, was a proposition first made for electing deputies to a general conven- tion ? 500. 164. Whose name did Virginia place at the head of her delegates to that convention ? 501. 165. Where did the convention meet ? 502. 165. Whom did they unanimously choose for their president ? 32 Q. P. 503. 165. When did they close their labours ? 504. 165. To what body, did they submit the result ? 505. 165. With what opinion ? 506. 165. By this new form of government, what pow- ers were given to congress ? CHAPTER XL 507. 169. When was it intended that the new gov- ernment should commence its opera- tions 1 508. 169. Who w^as elected president of the United States ? 509. 170. When was his election officially announced to him? 510. 170. By whom ? 511. 170. Was he unanimously elected? 512. 170. Which city was then the seat of the general government ? 513. 171. Of the numerous addresses, presented to Gen- eral Washington, which was particularly and universally admired ? 514. 172. Do you remember the name of the bridge over which he had to pass, that was highly decorated with laurels ? 515. 172. As he passed the bridge, in what way was he particularly honoured ? 516. 173. Where was a triumphal arch erected ? 517. 173. By whose direction ? 518. 173. What inscription was displayed on the crown of the arch? 519. 173. What inscription appeared on the sweep of the arch beneath ? 33 Q. P. 520. 173. The instant when Washington passed the arch, what ode did the children begin to sing ? 521. 174. By whom, was he rowed across the bay, from Elizabethtown to New York ? 522. 174. In what species of vessel ? 523. 174. On the day fixed for his taking the oath of office, how was he clothed ? 524. 174. Who was at the same time vice president of the United States ? 525. 174. By whom, wais the oath administered'? 526. 183. When Washington commenced his adminis- tration, what was the condition of the United States 1 527. 183. In what state, was the treasury ? 528. 184. Between what country and the United States, did animosities to a great degree prevail *? 529. 184. With what breach, did each charge the other 'I What claim was made by Spain 1 From what circumstance ? What boundaries were unsettled and in dis- pute ? What was the whole effective military force of the United States ? Was their trade more respected than when they formed a part of the British empire ? 184. In what sea, were their vessels exposed to capture ? From what cause ? 184. What was the military strength of the north- ern Indians, who inhabited the country between the Lakes, the Mississippi, and the Ohio ? 530. 184. 531. 184. 532. 184. 533. 184. 534. 184. 535. 184. 536. 184. 537. 184. 34 Q. P. 538. 184. Of these, how many were at open war with the United States ? 539. 184. How many fighting men could the Creeks bring into the field ? 540. 184. With which of the states, were they then at war 1 541. 185. Congress having organized the great de- partments of government, whose duty was it to designate proper persons to till them ? 542. 185. Whom did he place at the head of the trea- sury department? 543. 185. Vv'^hom did he place at the head of the de- partment of foreign aiiairs t 544. 185. Wlio was continued in the department of war ? 545. 185. To whom, was assigned the oflice of attorney general ? 546. 185. Who was appointed chief justice ? 547. 185. Who were appointed associate judges ? 548. 185. W'hat object was amongst the first cares of Washington 1 549. 185. Wlio were deputed by him, to treat with the Creek Indians ? 550. 185. Wliere did they hold a conference ? 551. 18G. W'^ere the negotiations successful? 552. 180. By which of the chiefs, were they broken off? 553. 18G. From what cause? 554. 186. By what American officer, were negotiations, in the following year, renewed ? 555. 186. To what city, did he induce the chiefs of the Creek nation to come ? 556. 186. What was the result? 557. 187. W^ere the pacific overtures, made by W^ash- ington to the Indians of the Wabash and the Miamis, successful ? 35 Q. P. 558. 187. From what posts, were they said to be fur- nished with arms and amnrmnition ? 559. 187. What American officers were successively defeated by those Indians / 560. 187. How many years elapsed, before they were subdued? 561. 187. By whom, was their subjugation accom- plished l 562. 187. In what year ? 563. 189. In the progress of the last Indian war, to what Indians were repeated overtures of peace unsuccessfully made ? 564. 189. About the same period, what new system was commenced for their amelioration ? 565. 190. When did the president prepare to make his long contemplated tour through the south- ern states ? >66. 190. In passing through them, how was he uni- versally received ? 567. 191. When did an act pass for establishing a uni- form militia ? CHAPTER XII. )68. 195. Who was appointed envoy extraordinary to the court of Madrid ? )69. 195. In what j^ear ? >70. 195. State the substance of the treaty concluded with his Catholic Majesty. >7L 195. Who had been deputed, by the old congress, to negotiate a treaty between the United States and Great Britain ? .72. 195. When? 36 Q. P 573. 195. Did Great Britain meet this advance of the United States? 574. 195. While the American amhassador urged on the court of Great Britain, the necessity- imposed upon them, by the late treaty of peace, to evacuate the posts on the south side of the lakes of Canada, what retort was made by that court? 575. 196. Whom did the British" first send as their min- ister to the United States ? 576. 196. Whom did this advance nduce the president to nominate as I'nii^^'L^r plenipotentiary to the court of Greac uritain ? 577. 198. Between what two countries, did a war about this time commence ? 578. 196. What was instantly decided by W^ashington ? 579. 196. By what means, did he make his decision known? -^ 580. 196. When? 581. *196. Was the proclamation reprobated by many ? 582. 196. Have subsequent eveui ' proved the wisdom of this measure ? 583. 196. What wish was then almost universal ? 584. 197. Of what unjust proceedings, was Britain charged by the American people ? 585. 197. To what cause, was this hostility referred ? 586. 197. When war with Great Britain seemed ine- vitable, by what measure did the president compose the troubled scene '^ . 587. 197. What was the result? 588. 197. In what manner, did the treaty, when pub- lished, operate ? 589. 198. In what cities, were meetings of the people held ? 37 Q. P. 590. 198. What conduct was pursued at those meetings in relation to it ? 591. 199. After the treaty was duly ratified, how was it attempted to render it a dead letter 1 592. 199. Preparatory to this, what motion was made? 593. 202. Did the president comply with the request of the house of representatives ? 594. 203. What is said, respecting the treaty, when carried into operation 1 595. 205. Was there, &t the same time, any difficulty in rel? ;:ion to the line of policy proper to be pi^iCL" 2 n regard to France ? 596. 205. Until wha. ^ ^jiod, had perfect harmony sub- sisted between France and the United States ? 597. 205. What event, in France, was nearly cotem- porary with the establishment of the con- stitution of the United States ? 598. 205. Who was the first minister plenipotentiary from the republic of France to the United States? 599. 205. When di ' he land ? 600. 205. At what jjlace ? 601. 205. How was he received there ? 602. 205. Encouraged by this reception, what illegal measures did he undertake ? 603. 206. While Genet was receiving these flattering marks of attention from the people, what measure was pursued by the British min- ister 1 604. 206. r^ what occurrence, were the proceedings of Genet at Charleston further aggra- vated ? 605. 206. Was the restitution of the captured vessel agreed to by the cabinet council of Wash- ington ? D 38 Q. P. 606. 207. Did M. Genet acquiesce in the decisions of the American government ? 607. 207. From what cause, was he encouraged in this line of opposition ? 608. 208. To effectuate what policy, did Washington exert all his authority and influence? 609. 209. What was at length resolved by Washington, in relation to Genet ? 610. 209. What was the result ? 611. 209. Who was appointed his successor? 612. 209. By whom, was Fauchet succeeded? 613. 209. What present to the United States, was brought by his successor ? 614. 209. By whom, was his animated speech, on this occasion, answered ? 615. 210. What conduct was pursued by Genet's suc- cessors ? 616. . 210. With a view of conciliation, whom did Wash- ington appoint minister plenipotentiary to the French republic ? 617. 211. Having inspected his letter of credence, what haughty determination was announced by the directory ? By what mandate, was this followed ? To complete the system of hostility, what outrage was perpetrated ? In the opinion of Washington, to what cause was owing the failure of that mission ? Before the mission w^as known, what im- portant change had occurred in the gov- ernment of the United States ? How long had Washington been president ? What was now his age ? How did he announce his intention of de- clining a re-election ? 618. 211, 619. 211. 620. 211. 621. 211. 622. 211, 623. 211 624. 211. Q. p. 625. 227. With what feeling, was his valedictory ad- dress received ? 626. 228. What means of protection, did he recommend for the external commerce of the Union ? 627. 228. Of what national works, did he recommend the establishment 1 628. 228. Of what institution, in relation to agricul- ture ? 629. 228. Of what scientific academy, did he point out the advantages ? 630. 228. Of what literary institution ? 631. 231. Do you remember the handsome compliment to his predecessor, with which Mr. Adams concluded an impressive speech ? 632. 231. After paying his respectful compliments to the new president, for what place did Washington set out 1 633. 231. Did he succeed in travelhng privately, as he had desired ? 634» 232. From whom, in his retirement, did he con- tinue to receive the most flattering ad- dresses ? 635. 232. What fovourite pursuits, did he now resume? 636. 233. What intelligence did he hear with regret? 637. 233. To what determination, did these indignities and injuries at length rouse the govern- ment in the hands of Mr. Adams? 638. 233. To be in readiness to repel a threatened in- vasion, what measure was authorized by congress ? 639. 235. Who was appointed commander-in-chief? 640. 237. What effect was produced upon the French government, by these military prepara- tions ? Q 641. P. 237. 642. 237. 643. 237. 644. 237. 645. 237. 646. 237. 647. 238. 648. 238. 649. 238. 650. 238. 40 In what way, was met by Mr. Adams, the pacific communication of France ? In whose hands, did the American envoys find the government of France ? What was the result of the negotiations com- menced with him ? Did General Washington partake in the joy arising from that event 1 When was he seized with illness 1 W^ho was his family physician ? When did his death occur ? Where was his body deposited ? When? On this memorable occasion, by w^hom was the house of representatives addressed ? 651. 242. Repeat the first resolution reported by the committee of both houses of congress, ap- pointed to devise the mode by which the nation should express its grief. Repeat the second. Repeat the third. Repeat the fourth. Repeat the fifth. Did Mrs. Washington consent to the request of congress, contained in the first resolu- tion ? What is said, respecting the person of George Washington ? What idea did his exterior suggest to every beholder ? What is said of his passions ? Did he succeed in conquering them ? What is observed, with regard to the powers of his mind ? 652. 242. 653. 242, 654. 242. 655. 242. 656. 243. 657. 244. 658. 244. 659. 244. 660. 244. 661. 244. 41 Q. p. 662. 244. What mental faculty was his forte ? 663. 244. With the faculties of what celebrated men, are his compared ? 664. 245. What is observed of Washington, as a military man ? 665. 245. Does the whole range of history present a character, on which we can dwell with so entire, unmixed admiration ? 666. 245. What is said of his integrity ? 667. 245. Of the soundness of what maxim, was his conduct an illustration ? 668. 246. What is said of his composition as a writer ? 669. 246. What documents will remain, as lasting mon- uments of the goodness of his heart, the wisdom of his head, and the eloquence of his pen ? 670. 248. What is said, respecting the patriotism of Washington ? 671. 250. In controversies with foreign nations, what was his favourite maxim ? 672. 250. In his transactions with the Indian tribes, by what principles was he guided ? 673. 250. To supply their wants, and prevent imposi- tions, what measure did he strongly urge ? 674. 250. How were the unprincipled restrained from preying on their ignorance ? 675. 252. Repeat the lines cited from Shakespeare. THE END, lis if ^y LIST OF fi^ Valuable School Books, PUBLISHED BY BALTIMORE. Ramsay's Life of Washington, revised and en- larged by Wm. Grimshaw, Esq. Questions and Key to do. by do. History of France, by do. Questions and Key to do. by do. Life of Napoleon, by do. Questions and Key to do. by do. North American Arithmetic, 1st part, by Emerson. a u cc 2d part, by do. Cobb's Spelling Book. 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