All about the USA - People - Test 1

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Read the text and complete the definition.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

In 1775, when the American War of Independence began, George Washington was chosen to lead the American army.
Washington knew his job would be difficult. The army was small. The soldiers were untrained and had few guns.
The British army was large and strong. Its soldiers were very well trained.

The early battles showed Washington's problems. His army was easily defeated in the Battle of New York. Then Washington
thought of a plan. On Christmas night in 1776, he had his soldiers attack the enemy in the city of Trenton, New Jersey.
The enemy soldiers never expected an attack on such a night. They were having a Christmas party. Washington won his
first victory. Washington's army won the final battle in Yorktown in 1781 .

George Washington was a great leader and was respected by all his men. He was not interested in fame or money, but only
in helping his country. There are many stories about George Washington. Many are probably not true. The most famous story,
though, is about the cherry tree. It is said that young George cut down his father's cherry tree. When his father asked who cut
down the tree, George confessed and said, "I cannot tell a lie."

In 1789 leaders from all the states met to choose the first president of the United States. The vote was unanimous. Everyone
voted for George Washington. He became the country's first president and is remembered as the "Father of our Country."


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Read the text and choose Yes or No.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

In 1775, when the American War of Independence began, George Washington was chosen to lead the American army.
Washington knew his job would be difficult. The army was small. The soldiers were untrained and had few guns.
The British army was large and strong. Its soldiers were very well trained.

The early battles showed Washington's problems. His army was easily defeated in the Battle of New York. Then Washington
thought of a plan. On Christmas night in 1776, he had his soldiers attack the enemy in the city of Trenton, New Jersey.
The enemy soldiers never expected an attack on such a night. They were having a Christmas party. Washington won his
first victory. Washington's army won the final battle in Yorktown in 1781 .

George Washington was a great leader and was respected by all his men. He was not interested in fame or money, but only
in helping his country. There are many stories about George Washington. Many are probably not true. The most famous story,
though, is about the cherry tree. It is said that young George cut down his father's cherry tree. When his father asked who cut
down the tree, George confessed and said, "I cannot tell a lie."

In 1789 leaders from all the states met to choose the first president of the United States. The vote was unanimous. Everyone
voted for George Washington. He became the country's first president and is remembered as the "Father of our Country."


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Complete the sentences using the past tense form of the verbs in parentheses.

1. The American War of Independence (begin) in 1775.
2. Washington (know) his job would be difficult.
3. Washington's army (be) small.
4. The soldiers (be) untrained and (have) few guns.
5. Then Washington (think) of a plan.
6. They (attack) the enemy on Christmas night.
7. Washington (win) his first victory.
8. In 1789 leaders (meet) to choose the first president.
9. Everyone (vote) for George Washington.
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