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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. In "Hard Choices," how does the author describe the task of getting the rebel troops together for another battle following their surprise victory over the Hessians?

2. George Washington holds firmly to his resolve, which the author points out is one of the reasons the general's men regard him how?

3. What term does Benjamin Rush use to describe the mood of the American troops?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?

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

3. What is the outcome when the British attempt to defend Princeton?

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

5. What does Benjamin Rush's term "composure" indicate when describing the mood of the American rebels?

6. What is George Washington's fear as his troops march toward Trenton?

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

8. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?

9. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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