How much whiskey did the distillery produce in 1799?
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One of the largest in the country.
What was that output valued at in 1799?
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Roughly $120,000 in today’s money.
What was the farm manager’s name?
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He proposed the whiskey business in 1797.
What did Washington say about his knowledge of distilling?
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He was persuaded by Anderson.
Where did Washington hold land besides Mount Vernon?
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Acquired through survey work, warrants and purchase.
What was Washington’s persistent financial problem?
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A normal condition for landed wealth.
How did Washington acquire much of his western land?
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Several routes.
Which profession helped Washington acquire much of his western land?
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He acquired land through survey work, warrants and purchase.
What did Washington’s will provide for?
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On his wife’s death.
Why does this site decline to convert Washington’s wealth into modern money?
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A price index, a wage-share measure and a share-of-GDP measure give very different answers.
George Washington Quiz: Medium Challenge
Casual
The basics are solid; the detail is harder.
Well Informed
A strong round on a tougher set.
Expert
That was not an easy ten.