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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. After General Washington leaves New York, where do the British follow the Americans over the Hudson River ?

2. What is the title of Thomas Paine's second pamphlet?

3. Through where do the British and Hessian troops continue to chase the rebels in pursuit of their goal?

4. How certain is General William Howe about how successful the British army will be in opposition to the American rebels?

5. Where does General William Howe become part of a strong demonstration intended to force the Colonists back to their proper allegiance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the British military's Howe brothers?

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

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

4. How does the British pacification policy run into problems arising from problems of supply?

5. Why is it in this chapter, "The Crisis," that the author mentions that some people refer to George Washington as a dictator?

6. Although the British eventually gain the upper hand at the Battle of Bunker Hill, what is it that so affects General William Howe?

7. How does General William Howe act following the Battle of Bunker Hill?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways do the American troops display their lack of discipline and training? How do they maintain their quarters? How organized are they? What is the initial level of American military intelligence? How do they demonstrate a lack of it? What costly mistakes do George Washington and his officers make?

Essay Topic 2

How crucial are discipline and order to the defeats and victories of each army? How do these issues come up throughout the duration of the conflict? How difficult are these lessons for the Americans to learn as they progress? How do the Americans eventually come to see the benefits?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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