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David Hackett Fischer

Washington's Crossing | Quiz

David Hackett Fischer
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Washington's Crossing | Quiz

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1)

At what location are the Americans just a few miles from where the British settle on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River? (from The Retreat)

Fort Delaware.
Fort Greene.
Fort Washington.
Fort Lee.
2)

As the Americans march toward Princeton, the odds have changed and they now outnumber the British by what ratio? (from The Battle at Princeton)

Nearly 4:1.
Nearly 3:1.
Nearly 2:1.
Nearly 5:1.
3)

When does Thomas Paine decide to publish another pamphlet similar to Common Sense? (from The Crisis)

November, 1776.
October, 1776.
December, 1776.
January, 1777.
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? (from The Retreat)

Fall, 1776.
Summer, 1776.
Spring, 1777.
Winter, 1776.
5)

Congress grants George Washington the power to rebuild his army in the fashion they do because they know what? (from The Crisis)

They have to include restrictions given their limited finances.
He can not abuse the new powers given the restrictions.
He will not abuse this new power.
They have little alternative.
6)

The American destination in reference to the title of the book is originally what? (from The River)

Known only to the officers.
Kept secret.
Princeton.
Tuckahoe.
7)

What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton? (from The Battle at Princeton)

Keep the British troops from fleeing.
Keep Charles Cornwallis and his entourage from escaping.
Stop British reinforcements from arriving.
Keep the British troops from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving.
8)

Following the battle at Princeton, the American army's objective is to now do what in New Jersey? (from Aftermath)

Keep the enemy on the offensive and gain control of the countryside.
Keep the enemy on the defensive and gain control of the towns.
Keep the enemy on the defensive and gain control of the countryside.
Keep the enemy on the offensive and gain control of the ports.
9)

What happens in December, 1776, that changes the course of the war? (from The Occupation)

The Hessians quit.
Weather changes for the better.
The British run out of munitions.
Weather changes for the worse.
10)

What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet? (from The Crisis)

The Colonial Revolution.
The Colonial Crisis.
The American Crisis.
The American Revolution.
11)

In "Hard Choices," who urges George Washington to push the enemy from the state? (from Hard Choices)

General Nathanael Greene.
Alexander Hamilton.
Benjamin Franklin.
John Cadwalader.
12)

After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status? (from The River)

Soaked, chilled to the bone.
Dry, chilled to the bone.
Soaked, not chilled.
Damp, chilled to the bone.
13)

In the chapter entitled "The Crisis," the author notes people already use the title "his Excellency" when speaking to George Washington, but identifies what other term as having a very different tone to it? (from The Crisis)

Despot.
Dictator.
Oppressor.
Tyrant.
14)

In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location? (from Good Ground)

Crosswicks.
Cranbury.
Cranford.
Cresskill.
15)

According to the author, during the American's retreat following their defeat in New York, how do the rebels behave? (from The Retreat)

In full resistance to the British and Hessians.
Like a beaten army in flight.
In stubborn resistance when they are nearly in equal opposition.
Unlike a beaten army in skirmishes along the road.
16)

Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure? (from The Surprise)

A great deal.
Significant only in the Hessian's failure.
Significant only in the Americans' success.
A minimal influence.
17)

The confrontation the author describes in "Good Ground" between the Rebels and the combined British and Hessian troops is to be what? (from Good Ground)

A defensive battle.
A partisan resistance battle.
An offensive battle.
A guerrilla battle.
18)

The American soldiers' determination truly shines through during this whole campaign, and as the author mentions, George Washington's own determination plays what role in their success? (from The March)

An unnecessary role.
A minimal role.
A big role.
A moderate role.
19)

Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term? (from Two Councils)

Baron.
My Lord.
Your Honor.
My Superior.
20)

After the battle of Princeton, the Americans continue to engage their enemy in what type of attacks? (from Aftermath)

Same size.
Smaller.
Larger.
Equivalent approach.
21)

The American troops are given how many days' advance notice to get supplies and weaponry together to create the element of surprise in their attack on Trenton? (from The Occupation)

5.
4.
2.
3.
22)

Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle? (from The Surprise)

Begin to flee their posts.
Put up a final stand.
Overrun the Americans on horseback.
Begin to regroup in their positions.
23)

After crossing the Delaware River and arriving late, George Washington is beside himself when he realizes his forces will have to attack Trenton under what condition? (from The River)

After the enemy is awake and is up and about.
In the nor'wester.
In the daylight.
In the nor'easter.
24)

At the conclusion of the chapter entitled "The Surprise," the author notes the Hessians are simply tired by the end of the day, and the Americans are far too driven to accept another defeat for what reason? (from The Surprise)

The Americans have lost too much already.
The Americans are tired of losing.
The Americans are fighting for their freedom.
The Americans are led by George Washington.
25)

Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal? (from The Retreat)

Southern New Jersey.
Eastern Pennsylvania.
Southern New York.
Western Connecticut.
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