Washington Crossing the Delaware

Where can this painting be seen?

• The Louvre Museum

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The British Museum

• The Art Institute of Chicago

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What strikes the viewers first about the painting?

• The vibrant colors

• The historical context

• The sheer size of the canvas

• The artist's signature

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What are the figures in the painting doing?

• Standing still

• Moving in different directions

• Moving in the same direction

• Dancing

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What is notable about the tall figure in the foreground of the painting?

• They are sitting

• They are very determined-looking

• They are holding a book

• They are wearing a hat

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Which is true about the figures in the painting?

• They are all wearing the same clothing

• They are wrapped up in their own worlds

• They are all facing the same direction

• They are all holding flags

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What was the significance of Washington crossing the Delaware?

• It was a minor event with little impact

• It was an important turning point in the Revolution

• It was a celebration of peace

• It was a retreat from battle

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What was the condition of Washington's troops before crossing the Delaware?

• They were well-rested and confident

• They were disheartened and tired

• They were celebrating a victory

• They were on vacation

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What was the purpose of Washington's crossing of the Delaware?

• To retreat from the British

• To mount a sneak attack against Hessian soldiers

• To deliver a message of peace

• To find new land for settlement

What was the outcome of the revolutions in Europe in 1848?

• They were successful and unified

• They essentially failed

• They led to immediate peace

• They resulted in new monarchies

What does the painting of George Washington leading the troops symbolize?

• The inevitability of war

• The unity of diverse voices

• The power of individualism

• The failure of revolutions

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