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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 are Admiral Lord Richard and General William Howe related?

2. Congress grants George Washington the power to rebuild his army in the fashion they do because they know what?

3. Believing the American rebellion is over, citizens of which city flee fearing the opposing forces are nearing?

4. Initially, General Washington and his remaining troops flee Long Island to what location?

5. What type of concept is the British light infantry?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what source do the Hessians draw their troops?

2. How does the Hessian army become involved in the American Revolution?

3. What does General Cornwallis instruct his troops to do in New Jersey?

4. What is an interesting fact the author notes regarding the American attitude during their retreat through New Jersey?

5. What causes the British to feel slightly vulnerable to attack?

6. What does the author note regarding the roles order and discipline have in the victories and the defeats?

7. What do the Van Horne, Stockton, and other prominent New Jersey families, have in common during the Revolution?

8. What is General William Howe's view regarding the British chances of defeating the American rebels following the Battle of Bunker Hill?

9. How does misinformation cost George Washington the Battle of Long Island in August of 1776?

10. Why was George Washington selected as commander-in-chief of the American army?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the British pacification policy fare in the Colonies? What types of problems are encountered? From where do these problems originate? How do the British troops remedy these problems? How common is it for the British troops to forage for supplies? How big does the problem become? How successful are the Howe brothers in deterring their troops and gaining compliance with the rules?

Essay Topic 2

While not everyone's first choice as the commander-in-chief of the American army, why is Washington the best selection? What experience does Washington have as a commander? What is Washington's age and health at this time? What other factors come into play making Washington the optimum selection?

Essay Topic 3

After the Americans' victory at Trenton, what concerns George Washington? What type of an enemy has the American force awoken? Why does Washington view himself as being in a delicate spot? What are the chances of his ruining the American cause? What are Washington's concerns regarding the weather and state of his forces? What is Washington's view of his troops having to fight again on a frozen battlefield?

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