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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road Turns Upward, Hope Abroad and Bankruptcy at Home and Enter a French Army.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Washington believe the war would be won?
(a) In Philadelphia.
(b) On the battlefield.
(c) In the minds of the people.
(d) In Boston.

3. Which city's merchants established a paper money system that would not depreciate?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Mount Vernon.
(c) Princeton.
(d) Philadelphia.

4. When Washington was named head of the Continental Army, how did he feel?
(a) Ready to fight.
(b) Prepared.
(c) Happy.
(d) Unprepared.

5. What did the American colonists throw overboard into the Boston Harbor?
(a) Corn.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city were the Hessian soldiers encamped in 1777?

2. Who was in charge of the British forces in Germantown?

3. What did Washington live in fear of daily?

4. What did Congress request regarding supplies for the Continental Army?

5. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?

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