Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
  • 1. Which army did George Washington lead?
A) French Army
B) Continental Army
C) British Army
D) Hessian Army
  • 2. In what year did the crossing of the Delaware occur?
A) 1775
B) 1776
C) 1781
D) 1778
  • 3. Which battle followed the crossing of the Delaware?
A) Battle of Trenton
B) Battle of Princeton
C) Battle of Saratoga
D) Battle of Bunker Hill
  • 4. What psychological impact did the victory at Trenton have?
A) Increased recruitments from loyalists
B) Boosted morale for the Continental Army
C) Caused panic among the British
D) Led to immediate peace negotiations
  • 5. Who were the soldiers that fought alongside Washington?
A) British redcoats
B) Militiamen
C) German mercenaries
D) Continental soldiers
  • 6. What weather conditions did Washington face during the crossing?
A) Harsh winter conditions
B) Tropical storms
C) Mild weather
D) Heavy rainfall
  • 7. How did the weather impact the crossing of the Delaware?
A) It facilitated a quick passage
B) It made the crossing difficult and dangerous
C) It was largely irrelevant
D) It delayed the crossing for weeks
  • 8. Which river did Washington cross?
A) Potomac River
B) Delaware River
C) Connecticut River
D) Hudson River
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