Washington's Crossing Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

David Hackett Fischer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 175 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Washington's Crossing Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

David Hackett Fischer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 175 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aftermath.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?
(a) That the Americans would never be able to surprise the enemy again.
(b) If the Americans could maintain continuous support.
(c) That the Americans would have to fight again on a frozen field.
(d) If the Americans would incur a second significant victory.

2. Where does the Americans' intelligence methodology work better than it had in New York?
(a) Boston.
(b) Harpers Ferry.
(c) Hudson River Valley.
(d) Harlem.

3. What is Thomas Paine's intention in publishing his second pamphlet?
(a) Analyze the course the revolution has taken, and where it stands.
(b) Evaluate whether or not the American cause has reached an end.
(c) Revive army and civilian spirit for the revolutionary cause.
(d) Consider if the losses in life and other costs are worth the price.

4. How does the artillery affect the mobility of the American army during their march toward Trenton?
(a) Presents only a moderate hindrance.
(b) Imposes a major impediment.
(c) Provides relative maneuverability.
(d) They maintain a rapid speed.

5. The summer illness that plagues those fighting the Americans in the latter half of the 1770s strikes which troops?
(a) British only.
(b) All opposed to the Americans.
(c) Canadian.
(d) Hessian only.

Short Answer Questions

1. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?

2. While he hates war passionately, Paine believes it is the lesser of two evils, the worse being what?

3. At the time of the American Revolution, which force is equal to the British army?

4. In 1776, the British start to get cocky in their attitude toward the rebellion and do not think that it will survive beyond what point?

5. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

(see the answer key)

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