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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 original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?

2. While the location the Americans select is their own ground, it is not what?

3. Although George Washington has gained the victory the Americans desperately need in "The Surprise" battle, he also recognizes what?

4. In "Hard Choices," what is one of Washington's concerns?

5. The title of this chapter, "The Bridge," refers to one crossing over which waterway?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?

3. How hasd the British view of the military situation in America change since the Hessian defeat at Trenton on Christmas Eve day, 1776?

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

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

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

7. What role does the nor'easter play in the Hessian's lack of preparedness for an attack?

8. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

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

10. How does the initial assault on Trenton fare for the Americans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do American rebel forces behave as they retreat across New Jersey? In what type of confrontations do they engage their enemy? Against what odds are the Americans fighting? What is the British impression of this?

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

The Hessians are legendary for their discipline as well as courage and obedience. How does discipline in the Hessian army differ from that in the British military? How much more or less strict is Hessian discipline? What use do they make of corporal punishment? How far does punishment for a soldier that misbehaves extend?

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