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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hard Choices.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who expands the Hessian army?
(a) Friedrich Wilhelm II.
(b) Wilhelm Karl Friedrich II.
(c) Johann Gottlieb II.
(d) Andreas von Wiederholdt II.

2. While officers of the Hessian army all have specific beliefs, by what are these men defined?
(a) Courage and honor.
(b) Honor and aristocracy.
(c) Courage and wealth.
(d) Aristocracy and wealth.

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

4. How does the American military system prove its superiority?
(a) It has more extensive training.
(b) It displays better order and discipline.
(c) It is simple and flexible.
(d) It uses superior equipment.

5. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?
(a) Move faster.
(b) Maintain courage.
(c) Hold steady.
(d) Press on.

Short Answer Questions

1. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?

2. The British peg Richard Stockton as a signer of the Declaration of Independence, capture him, and then compel him to do what?

3. The Hessian system of discipline differs from that of the British in that the Hessians make greater use of what?

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

5. How successful is Thomas Paine in achieving his goal with his second pamphlet?

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