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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A French Bombshell, Trouble All Around, A Tragic Departure and Opposite Hands Across the Ocean.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two states chartered the Potomac Canal Company?
(a) Delaware and Pennsylvania.
(b) Maryland and Virginia.
(c) Delaware and Maryland.
(d) Virginia and Pennsylvania.

2. In December of 1776, Washington's troops crossed which body of water?
(a) The Potomac River.
(b) Chesapeake Bay.
(c) Boston Harbor.
(d) The Delaware River.

3. When Washington returned to New York City, what did the British do?
(a) The British launched a suprise attack.
(b) The British surrendered.
(c) The British retreated.
(d) The British openly attacked the Continental Army.

4. Who did Washington leave in charge at the battle at New York City?
(a) General Howe.
(b) Brigadier General Thomas Conway.
(c) Major General John Sullivan.
(d) Thomas Mifflin.

5. What happened to Washington when he rode towards the enemy?
(a) Washington fell off his horse.
(b) Washington was saved by his aides.
(c) Washington was captured.
(d) Washington was shot and wounded.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Washington left New York in 1783, where did he go?

2. Where was the British blockade located that forced the Continental Army into a harsh winter without supplies?

3. What document, written by Thomas Paine, renewed patriotic enthusiasm?

4. Which two people denounced the Neutrality Proclamation in writing?

5. What city did Washington travel to to attempt getting more recruits and better fortification of the northern army near Canada?

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