Battle of Trenton

Which battle is mentioned as a terrible defeat for the Continental Army in 1776?

• Bunker Hill

• Germantown

• Brandywine

• Long Island

How long did the British control New York City?

• for 7 months.

• until the end of the war.

• The British never controled New York City

What State did the British take control of by the winter of 1776?

• New York

• New Jersey

• New Hampshire

• Florida

What river did Washington and his army cross and what state did they take up winter quarters?

• Trenton, New Jersey

• Ohio, Ohio

• Hudson, New Jersey

• Delaware, Pennsylvania

During this time, fighting typically did not occur during the winter months.

• True

• False

Who were the Hessians?

George Washington's leadership was never questioned during the Revolutionary war.

• True

• False

What two famous pamphlets did Thomas Paine write in support of the American cause?

Who wrote the pamphlet, The American Crisis, and encouraged Americans to continue to fight through the hardships?

• George Washington

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

How realistic is the famous painting of Washington crossing the river that is shown here?

• Totally realistic

• Not at all.

• Mostly true

• Kind of somewhat true