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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. From a military perspective, what is George Washington concerned about in the attack at Trenton?

2. When "The Surprise" battle is over, the Americans have won a decisive victory and the Hessians do what?

3. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?

4. The author stipulates which two battles as having a profound effect on the British conduct of the war?

5. How does the author describe the storm that breaks out on the day of the battle on which this book centers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?

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

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

8. What factor does time play in the Battle for Trenton?

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

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

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

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 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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