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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Occupation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Congress grant George Washington in order to build his new army?
(a) Reasonable power with limited restrictions.
(b) Full power using any means he sees fit.
(c) Highly limited power within strict guidelines.
(d) Full power within stipulated financial limitations.

2. George Washington knows that the British are salivating over the prospect of invading and conquering what city as they wait for a river to freeze to allow them passage?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Trenton.

3. 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?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

4. After what battle has General William Howe essentially given up?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Long Island.
(c) Yorktown.
(d) Bunker Hill.

5. What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet?
(a) The American Crisis.
(b) The Colonial Revolution.
(c) The American Revolution.
(d) The Colonial Crisis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?

2. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

3. Washington is not everyone's first choice as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Why is he selected?

4. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?

5. How many Hessian soldiers do the British hire?

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