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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How frequently does the leader of the Hessian army conduct drills?

2. What is Thomas Paine's intention in publishing his second pamphlet?

3. After the British depart, Washington marches through what town with his troops and is hailed as a hero?

4. Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal?

5. In what battle do the Americans lose New York to their enemy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the British military's Howe brothers?

2. What is General William Howe's view regarding the British chances of defeating the American rebels following the Battle of Bunker Hill?

3. From what source do the Hessians draw their troops?

4. Why is it George Washington decides to cross the Delaware River and attack Trenton?

5. What does the author note regarding the roles order and discipline have in the victories and the defeats?

6. What does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to do in New Jersey?

7. As the winter of 1776 approaches, what view do the British develop regarding the American Revolution?

8. What causes the British to feel slightly vulnerable to attack?

9. As their enemy comes to suffer heavy losses as the war progresses, why is it the American system proves superior?

10. How does misinformation cost George Washington the Battle of Long Island in August of 1776?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In November, 1776, Thomas Paine publishes another pamphlet, "The American Crisis," which is similar to what other pamphlet also written by Paine? What is Paine's intention with this second pamphlet? Why does Paine feel his second pamphlet is necessary? What is Paine's view of war? How does he view British tyranny? How successful is "The American Crisis" in awakening the people within the United States? What is the single most urgent task upon which Paine focuses the minds of the nation?

Essay Topic 2

How crucial are discipline and order to the defeats and victories of each army? How do these issues come up throughout the duration of the conflict? How difficult are these lessons for the Americans to learn as they progress? How do the Americans eventually come to see the benefits?

Essay Topic 3

How do the Americans prevail at Princeton? Of what do they maintain control that keeps the British from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving? How difficult is the battle? Where do the Americans stand following the battles at Trenton and Princeton?

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