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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. Ultimately, the American artillery overpowers the Hessian guns, and the enemy does what when this happens in "The Surprise" battle?
2. Charles Cornwallis is in denial over the growing rebel troop strength, and, acting on his experience, what does he feel is the best course to take?
3. What item of intelligence that the Hessians receive proves false in the battle Mr. Fischer details in "The Surprise?"
4. However tough their situation, following their victory over the Hessians, the American troops are determined to have the enemy what?
5. What is George Washington's only order to his men throughout their march?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does George Washington plan to use his artillery in his attack on Trenton?
2. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?
3. How hasd the British view of the military situation in America change since the Hessian defeat at Trenton on Christmas Eve day, 1776?
4. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?
5. To what is the title of the chapter called "Good Ground" a reference?
6. What are some of the unexpected obstacles George Washington encounters en route to Trenton?
7. What effect do the Battles at Trenton and Princeton have upon the British?
8. How does Charles Cornwallis view the American forces following their second victory at Trenton?
9. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?
10. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Americans arrive in Trenton around 7:30 a.m. Why do they still have a surprise attack? The Hessians are diligent, so what have they done to make them prone to a surprise attack? What makes the American army of volunteers with less training and discipline successful against a professional military with more of these attributes? How successful are the Americans in the execution of their attack, and what do they achieve?
Essay Topic 2
What delays the Americans from crossing the Delaware River and making a surprise attack at Trenton on Christmas Day of 1776? What is a nor'easter? What specific effects does it have on the Americans' advance toward Trenton? How does it affect their crossing the Delaware River? How does George Washington continue? How late are the Americans from their intended arrival? How does it affect their surprise attack?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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