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1
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a war or conflict

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conflagration

2
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the quality or state of being faithful

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fidelity

3
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a small sailboat with one mast

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sloop

4
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wasteful expenditure, intemperate living; excessive drinking

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dissipation

5
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feeling or showing a lack of respect for God; not pious

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impious

6
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curses

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imprecations

7
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to feel or express dejection or discontent; complain

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repine

8
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one who behaves criminally or viciously

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miscreant

9
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showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others

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wanton

10
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a situation in which a group of people (such as sailors or soldiers refuses to obey orders and try to take control away from the person who commands them.

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mutiny

11
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Describe Washington’s dining habits at Valley Forge. What do they reveal about his character?

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Washington was willing to eat the same poor provisions as his men – hard bread and a few potatoes. (You decide what that revealed about his character.)

12
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The text describes three eyewitness accounts of Washington’s devotion to prayer. Describe at least one of these accounts.

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All three accounts speak of Washington withdrawing privately to engage in prayer.

13
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How did Washington’s prayer life reflect the truth of Mathew 6:6?

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He prayed to his Father in secret, and his Father rewarded him with success against great odds.

14
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Describe the order issued by Washington to his troops on July 29, 1779.

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The order was for soldiers to be punished for excessive swearing – particularly the use of God’s name in vain.

15
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Pages 141-153 share the story of how Benedict Arnold became the nation’s most famous traitor. In the space below, briefly recount what led to this infamy.

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Arnold wasted much money and as a result tried to give up West Point to the British in return for a high commission in the British Army. His plans were foiled, but he did manage to escape and join the ranks of the British.

16
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Recount the story of what happened when Washington’s home was facing the threat of being burned by the British. What was Washington’s response, and what does that reveal about his character?

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The man who was watching Washington’s home chose to give provisions to the men threatening the fire rather than see the property destroyed. Washington was upset, saying that he’d rather see his home burned than cooperate with the enemy. He said it set a bad example. (You decide what that revealed about his character.)