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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Treason, Virginia Endangered, Yorktown and A Gulf of Civil Horror.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which person surprised the British at Stony Point?
(a) General Anthony Wayne.
(b) Thomas Conway.
(c) General Washington.
(d) Lord Cornwallis.

2. On September 15th, what key area did the British gain control?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York City.
(c) The Long Island shore.
(d) Manhattan.

3. Which group was the main concern as Lt. Dinwiddie led the "Ohio Company" to the north?
(a) Germany.
(b) French.
(c) British.
(d) Indians.

4. What did Washington understand about the American people regarding British control?
(a) The American people were content.
(b) The American people were good partners with the British.
(c) The American people could not remain under this control.
(d) The American people should have supported Spain.

5. How far did Washington's troops have to march to reach the Hessian soldiers' encampment?
(a) 3 miles.
(b) 5 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 9 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Washington send as an envoy to France?

2. Where did Washington buy his best clothes?

3. What happened to the greatest combat general when attacking Quebec?

4. What did Congress request regarding supplies for the Continental Army?

5. What neighborhood did Rochambeau's army move to in July 1781?

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