2. Why did Virginia’s leaders worry about French forts in the Ohio River Valley?

1. They feared the forts would stop all ships from crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
2. They thought the forts would block British settlers from moving west.
3. They believed the forts would force Virginia to end farming near the coast.
4. They assumed the forts would reduce taxes and increase trade for colonists.

3. What did Washington do in 1753, according to the passage?

1. He delivered a message to the French and reported that they refused to leave.
2. He signed a peace treaty that ended all fighting in the Ohio River Valley.
3. He built Fort Necessity after being elected as Virginia’s new governor.
4. He moved to Canada to train with the French army for future battles.

4. What made the fight at Fort Necessity especially difficult?

1. The fort was located on a mountain peak with no water anywhere nearby.
2. Washington had thousands of trained soldiers and too much equipment to carry.
3. The colonists won quickly and then had to travel across the Atlantic to celebrate.
4. Rain and a larger enemy force made it hard for Washington’s men to defend.

5. What happened after the larger French force surrounded the fort?

1. Washington escaped alone and left his soldiers to guard the supplies.
2. Washington surrendered after his tired troops struggled in the rain.
3. Washington convinced the French to join him and fight for Virginia.
4. Washington captured the French commander and marched him back to Boston.

6. Which detail best shows that Washington was prepared for frontier travel?

1. He was already famous for leading the Continental Army during the Revolution.
2. He owned a large navy and could sail quickly to any coastline in America.
3. He had worked as a surveyor and knew how to navigate the wilderness.
4. He spoke French fluently and served as the main French ambassador in Virginia.

7. What lesson does the passage suggest Washington learned at age 22?

1. A defeat can still teach leadership and planning for future challenges.
2. The best way to lead is to avoid responsibility and let others decide.
3. Wilderness travel is never dangerous if a message is delivered politely.
4. Battles are won mainly by weather, so strategy and training do not matter.

2. Why was Washington’s experience as a surveyor useful on his 1753 mission?

1. It helped him build large ships and sail quickly through the Atlantic Ocean.
2. It helped him judge distances and navigate difficult terrain on the frontier.
3. It trained him to negotiate treaties in French and translate legal documents.
4. It allowed him to command veteran troops with years of battlefield training.

3. What does the passage suggest Washington’s 1753 report helped Virginia’s leaders realize?

1. The French refusal made a larger conflict more likely in the region.
2. The French planned to abandon the forts and stop competing for land.
3. The rivalry could be solved only by moving settlers back to the coast.
4. Native nations would support Virginia automatically without any diplomacy.

4. Which detail best explains why Fort Necessity was vulnerable?

1. The fort was located beside a harbor, and enemy ships attacked it by sea.
2. The fort was built in a desert, and soldiers had no food for many months.
3. The fort was protected by stone walls, making it too strong to supply quickly.
4. The fort sat in a low area, and rain and mud weakened its defense.

5. How did weather affect the battle described in the passage?

1. Clear skies improved the soldiers’ aim and dried their gunpowder instantly.
2. Snowfall blocked all movement, so both sides stopped fighting at once.
3. Rain soaked supplies and turned trenches into mud, making defense harder.
4. Hurricanes destroyed French camps, so Washington won without a direct fight.

6. Which set of lessons does the passage say Washington learned from the defeat?

1. How to sail warships, manage ports, and transport troops across oceans.
2. How supplies, location, and troop experience can decide a battle’s outcome.
3. How to avoid politics completely and focus only on personal wealth and land.
4. How to replace all alliances with trade and end border disputes peacefully.

7. What is the passage’s overall tone about Washington’s early experience?

1. It treats the setback as painful but useful in shaping his future leadership.
2. It claims the defeat proved he was unfit for any leadership role afterward.
3. It suggests the event was unimportant and had no effect on later history.
4. It argues the mission mattered only because it made France surrender immediately.