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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following their confrontation in November, 1776, near the New Jersey shoreline on the Hudson River, where does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to follow the Americans?
(a) Back to Philadelphia.
(b) Clear across the state.
(c) Down to Baltimore.
(d) North to Boston.

2. The Americans intend to use their artillery pieces as shock weapons against the enemy and as what else?
(a) Supporting arms for reconnaissance forces.
(b) Supporting arms for their own infantry.
(c) Supporting arms for their own marines.
(d) Supporting arms for search and destroy teams.

3. After their victory in New York, the British make plans to settle down for the winter. However, what distance factor works against them in a big way?
(a) Fresh troops and supplies take a long time to reach America.
(b) Movement of their troops and equipment has been costly.
(c) Movement of their troops and equipment has been slow given the size.
(d) Ability to maintain effective communication and accurate intelligence.

4. What is the result of the strong demonstration in which General William Howe participates that is intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?
(a) The Ride of Paul Revere.
(b) The Boston Tea Party.
(c) The Battle of Yorktown.
(d) The Battle of Bunker Hill.

5. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?
(a) Trenton.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) Long Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what location are the Americans just a few miles from where the British settle on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River?

2. The British military is very organized and feels training makes a significant contribution to what?

3. How does General Washington respond to families, such as the Van Hornes, who pledge allegiance to the king?

4. In addition to size, intelligence, and energy, what additional criterion is considered when selecting the British light infantry?

5. The Hessian troops are exhausted and want to move where to fully rest themselves?

(see the answer key)

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