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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. The Hessian officers are angry about their defeat in the surprise victory by the rebels, and they want what?
2. In the chapter entitled "Hard Choices," George Washington realizes he is in a delicate spot because if he makes any mistakes, or if fortune turns against him, he risks what?
3. Although the Hessians prepare in every other way possible against an attack, what factor plays a crucial role in the events the author details in the chapter he calls "The Surprise?"
4. Due to their delay from bad weather, George Washington puts their attack time at about what hour?
5. In the chapter entitled "Good Ground," the author states Americans expect an attack in great strength by combined British and Hessian troops, so they decide it would be best to have it where?
Short Essay Questions
1. What style of leadership is beginning to emerge on George Washington's part?
2. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?
3. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?
4. How does the initial assault on Trenton fare for the Americans?
5. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?
6. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?
7. What are some of the unexpected obstacles George Washington encounters en route to Trenton?
8. Although the British catch sight of the American army approaching, what do the rebels retain?
9. How does George Washington view his situation following his victory at Trenton?
10. What is the outcome when the British attempt to defend Princeton?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What effect does the Battle of Bunker Hill have on British General William Howe? What haunts Howe? How does he come to view the British chances of winning the conflict? What does he view as necessary for the Americans to be defeated and kept down? What does Howe think the chances of the British achieving this are? What does he think the chances are for the Americans coming to see eye to eye with the British? What habits does Howe develop?
Essay Topic 2
How does the British pacification policy fare in the Colonies? What types of problems are encountered? From where do these problems originate? How do the British troops remedy these problems? How common is it for the British troops to forage for supplies? How big does the problem become? How successful are the Howe brothers in deterring their troops and gaining compliance with the rules?
Essay Topic 3
Into what Forage War do the Americans force their enemy? What is the Americans' objective? How effective are the Americans in preventing the British and Hessians from foraging and maintaining their armies? How much damage are the Americans able to inflict on their enemies' efforts to continue the war in the Colonies?
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