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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. How many of the Americans' artillery pieces are lost in George Washington's Delaware River crossing?
2. As the news of "The Surprise" victory over the Hessians spreads through America, many people receive it how?
3. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?
4. George Washington's surprise victory over the Hessians causes British commanders to lose their initiative over the course of how long?
5. After George Washington's troops cross the Delaware River and head on to engage in a surprise attack on Trenton, the Americans continue in what status?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is the nor'easter seen as a blessing in disguise?
2. How successful are the rebels in crossing the Delaware River?
3. What does Benjamin Rush's term "composure" indicate when describing the mood of the American rebels?
4. What role does military intelligence play in the Battle at Trenton?
5. What approach does George Washington take to decision making?
6. How does George Washington view his situation following his victory at Trenton?
7. How does the initial assault on Trenton fare for the Americans?
8. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?
9. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?
10. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In November, 1776, Thomas Paine publishes another pamphlet, "The American Crisis," which is similar to what other pamphlet also written by Paine? What is Paine's intention with this second pamphlet? Why does Paine feel his second pamphlet is necessary? What is Paine's view of war? How does he view British tyranny? How successful is "The American Crisis" in awakening the people within the United States? What is the single most urgent task upon which Paine focuses the minds of the nation?
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
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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