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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio?

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

3. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?

4. How do Cornwallis' troops come to feel in comparison with their commanders?

5. According to the author, of what are the Americans in awe regarding their opponents in combat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?

2. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?

3. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?

4. Why is the nor'easter seen as a blessing in disguise?

5. What approach does George Washington take to decision making?

6. What are some of the unexpected obstacles George Washington encounters en route to Trenton?

7. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?

8. What deters George Washington from attacking Trenton when he originally plans?

9. How hasd the British view of the military situation in America change since the Hessian defeat at Trenton on Christmas Eve day, 1776?

10. What does Benjamin Rush's term "composure" indicate when describing the mood of the American rebels?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Americans arrive in Trenton around 7:30 a.m. Why do they still have a surprise attack? The Hessians are diligent, so what have they done to make them prone to a surprise attack? What makes the American army of volunteers with less training and discipline successful against a professional military with more of these attributes? How successful are the Americans in the execution of their attack, and what do they achieve?

Essay Topic 2

Elaborate on how the British military approaches training of their elements. Why does the British military place so much emphasis on training? What two critical elements do they feel it reinforces? What emphasis does the British army place on organization? How do organization and discipline come into play as part of their training?

Essay Topic 3

What effect does the Battle of Bunker Hill have on British General William Howe? What haunts Howe? How does he come to view the British chances of winning the conflict? What does he view as necessary for the Americans to be defeated and kept down? What does Howe think the chances of the British achieving this are? What does he think the chances are for the Americans coming to see eye to eye with the British? What habits does Howe develop?

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