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The Washington Family

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Lewis Washington, a distant relative of George Washington, played a role in what historic event?
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Which of the following Jefferson County houses was NOT owned by a relative of George Washington?
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As a colonel in the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War, what was George Washington's principal plan for protecting settlers on the western Virginia frontier?
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What future First Lady of the United States was married in George Steptoe Washington's Harewood mansion, located near Charles Town?
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George Washington's bathtub may be viewed here?
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In which West Virginia county are more Washington family descendants buried than in any other place in America?
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Which one of the following was NOT a cause of the French & Indian War?
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In 1861, during the Civil War, in which county was John Augustine Washington, an aide to Robert E. Lee and great-great-grandnephew of George Washington, killed?
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In 1794, President George Washington organized and led a militia to put down this uprising in New Jersey, Maryland, and parts of Western Virginia.
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During this uprising, a sword given to George Washington by Frederick the Great was temporarily captured.
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