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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Joseph Reed?
(a) An attorney.
(b) A British immigrant and military genius.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A British military officer.

2. Where was the British blockade located that forced the Continental Army into a harsh winter without supplies?
(a) Potomac River.
(b) Delaware River.
(c) Chesapeake Bay.
(d) Boston Harbor.

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

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

5. What state did Cornwallis "rage through like an invincible lion"?
(a) New York.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Virginia.
(d) North Carolina.

6. Which group was the main concern as Lt. Dinwiddie led the "Ohio Company" to the north?
(a) Indians.
(b) French.
(c) Germany.
(d) British.

7. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?
(a) The Long Island shore.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) New York City.

8. Who was Charles Lee?
(a) A British immigrant and military genius.
(b) An attorney.
(c) A merchant.
(d) A British military officer.

9. How did the rookie soldiers respond to the leader at the battle at New York City?
(a) The soldiers launched a suprise attack.
(b) The soldiers fled and panicked.
(c) The soldiers disrespected the new leader.
(d) The soldiers fought like warriors.

10. Which body of water did the British ships carry troops?
(a) Lake Ontario.
(b) Lake Erie.
(c) Hudson Bay.
(d) Lake Champlain.

11. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?
(a) He was wounded.
(b) He was left behind.
(c) He retreated.
(d) He was killed.

12. What did Congress request regarding supplies for the Continental Army?
(a) The supplies could only be purchased from France.
(b) The supplies could only be purchased from Italy.
(c) States supply their own regiments.
(d) States pay Congress for supplies.

13. What neighborhood did Rochambeau's army move to in July 1781?
(a) Dobbs Ferry.
(b) Manhattan Ferry.
(c) Washington Ferry.
(d) Harpers Ferry.

14. What river did Washington's horse fall into after the bridge gave way?
(a) East River.
(b) Potomac River.
(c) Housatonic River.
(d) Hudson River.

15. What did Washington pull from his pocket to wear that only Washington's closest friends knew he had?
(a) Bow tie.
(b) Hat.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Suspenders.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Washington was six, his family moved to which city?

2. Who was the greatest combat general in the war according to Washington?

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

4. In May of 1778, which country recognized the independence of the United States?

5. Who was installed as the British officer in charge of American forces in 1754?

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