Chapter 5 Amplify pgs.42 and 43

What city did the British aim to capture due to its strategic importance?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the events described?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

In what year did the British and Continental armies engage in a battle on Long Island and Manhattan Island?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1778

What river did Washington cross to surprise the Hessians?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Delaware River

• Potomac River

On what date did Washington's surprise attack on the Hessians occur?

• December 25, 1776

• January 1, 1777

• July 4, 1776

• November 11, 1776

What was the outcome of the surprise attack on the Hessians?

• The Hessians won

• The Hessians surrendered

• The British reinforced the Hessians

• The Continental Army retreated

What was the effect of the victory at Trenton on Washington's troops?

• It lowered their morale

• It had no effect

• It boosted their morale

• It caused confusion

Where did Washington retreat after losing New York City?

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What happened at the Battle of Germantown?

• The British surrendered

• The Continental Army won

• The soldiers became confused and fired on their own troops

• The battle was canceled

What city did the British capture after the defeats of Washington's army?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Baltimore