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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. Intelligence has what to do with the Americans' success in "The Surprise" battle and the Hessian's failure?

2. American artillery stands a chance of doing what to a formation of highly trained British and German Regulars?

3. The original plans are to cross the Delaware River under what circumstances?

4. What was George Washington's objective in seizing control of the bridge at Princeton?

5. In "The Surprise," time is still of the essence for the Americans in this historical battle for what reason?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although the British catch sight of the American army approaching, what do the rebels retain?

2. What style of leadership is beginning to emerge on George Washington's part?

3. What deters George Washington from attacking Trenton when he originally plans?

4. What are some of the problems the Americans face as they pursue the enemy eastward across New Jersey?

5. How does George Washington view his situation following his victory at Trenton?

6. How does Charles Cornwallis conduct his decision making?

7. What role does the determination of the Americans play in their success?

8. To what is the title of the chapter called "Good Ground" a reference?

9. What does George Washington view as critical to the success of his attack on Trenton?

10. How hasd the British view of the military situation in America change since the Hessian defeat at Trenton on Christmas Eve day, 1776?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the Americans prevail at Princeton? Of what do they maintain control that keeps the British from fleeing and reinforcements from arriving? How difficult is the battle? Where do the Americans stand following the battles at Trenton and Princeton?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Why is the battle at the bridge at Assunpink Creek significant? Where is it situated? What is it the Americans' hope to accomplish there? What is it their opponents seek to do there? What do the Americans do to achieve success? How costly is this battle?

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