Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer

1. Which army did George Washington lead?

A) French Army
B) British Army
C) Hessian Army
D) Continental Army

2. In what year did the crossing of the Delaware occur?

A) 1775
B) 1776
C) 1778
D) 1781

3. Which battle followed the crossing of the Delaware?

A) Battle of Trenton
B) Battle of Bunker Hill
C) Battle of Princeton
D) Battle of Saratoga

4. What psychological impact did the victory at Trenton have?

A) Led to immediate peace negotiations
B) Boosted morale for the Continental Army
C) Increased recruitments from loyalists
D) Caused panic among the British

5. Who were the soldiers that fought alongside Washington?

A) British redcoats
B) German mercenaries
C) Continental soldiers
D) Militiamen

6. What weather conditions did Washington face during the crossing?

A) Tropical storms
B) Harsh winter conditions
C) Heavy rainfall
D) Mild weather

7. How did the weather impact the crossing of the Delaware?

A) It facilitated a quick passage
B) It was largely irrelevant
C) It made the crossing difficult and dangerous
D) It delayed the crossing for weeks

8. Which river did Washington cross?

A) Hudson River
B) Potomac River
C) Delaware River
D) Connecticut River

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