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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 rebels return over the river in pursuit of the Hessians, but how large is this campaign?
2. The American objective following their victory over the Hessians at Trenton, regardless of ease of defense, is to entice the enemy into an assault where?
3. In "Hard Choices," the author indicates that it is important to note George Washington's style of leadership when his war council convenes, that he presents a promising proposal as what?
4. Following their victory in the surprise attack against the Hessians, the Americans share a spirit that the author describes as what?
5. In "Hard Choices," who urges George Washington to push the enemy from the state?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does George Washington plan to use his artillery in his attack on Trenton?
2. How successful are the rebels in crossing the Delaware River?
3. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?
4. What factor does time play in the Battle for Trenton?
5. What role does the nor'easter play in the Hessian's lack of preparedness for an attack?
6. Why is the bridge at Assunpink Creek crucial for the Americans to protect?
7. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?
8. What is George Washington's fear as his troops march toward Trenton?
9. What effect do the Battles at Trenton and Princeton have upon the British?
10. What is one of the largest problems George Washington is facing during the winter of 1776-1777?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What delays the Americans from crossing the Delaware River and making a surprise attack at Trenton on Christmas Day of 1776? What is a nor'easter? What specific effects does it have on the Americans' advance toward Trenton? How does it affect their crossing the Delaware River? How does George Washington continue? How late are the Americans from their intended arrival? How does it affect their surprise attack?
Essay Topic 2
What approach does the British military take in pursuing the American rebels across New Jersey? What effort do they make to engage the Americans?How long do the British Howe brothers believe the rebellion will last? As the winter of 1776 approaches, rather than engage in conflict, what do the British forces do?
Essay Topic 3
How does New York come to fall to the British? What impact does poor military intelligence play in the Americans' loss of Long Island? What effect does weather play on the Americans' retreat to Manhattan? Where is the final battle that seals the fall of New York? What contributes to the Americans' loss of New York?
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