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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. Charles Cornwallis has a larger army but fewer members in his War Council, which he operates more like a court where he is a ruler rather than a leader, and is referred to by what term?

2. How do Cornwallis' troops come to feel in comparison with their commanders?

3. What is the American rebels' attitude following their crossing the Delaware River and heading on toward Trenton?

4. In "Good Ground," the author notes the Americans learn the British leaders are planning to strike at either Trenton or what location?

5. The American destination in reference to the title of the book is originally what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect do the Battles at Trenton and Princeton have upon the British?

2. What style of leadership is beginning to emerge on George Washington's part?

3. What are some of the unexpected obstacles George Washington encounters en route to Trenton?

4. How does George Washington plan to use his artillery in his attack on Trenton?

5. Although the British catch sight of the American army approaching, what do the rebels retain?

6. What deters George Washington from attacking Trenton when he originally plans?

7. Why is the bridge at Assunpink Creek crucial for the Americans to protect?

8. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

9. How successful are the rebels in crossing the Delaware River?

10. What approach does George Washington take to decision making?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the recruitment of new troops become of great concern to George Washington? How significant is the number of troops reaching their term? What are these men planning to do? What does the army offer those willing to reenlist? In addition to money, what do these men recognize about their remaining in the army?

Essay Topic 2

Elaborate on how the British military approaches training of their elements. Why does the British military place so much emphasis on training? What two critical elements do they feel it reinforces? What emphasis does the British army place on organization? How do organization and discipline come into play as part of their training?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways do the American troops display their lack of discipline and training? How do they maintain their quarters? How organized are they? What is the initial level of American military intelligence? How do they demonstrate a lack of it? What costly mistakes do George Washington and his officers make?

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