The Battle of Trenton

At the time just before the Battle of Trenton, where was the Continental Army?

• Delaware

• New Jersey

• New York

• Pennsylvania

What made the crossing of the Delaware River so difficult?

• The depth of the current

• The soldiers on the other side.

• The current

• The weather.

What happened after the army crossed the Delaware River?

• The nine mile march to Trenton.

• The weather cleared.

• The Battle of Trenton

• The death of two soldiers.

Which word best describes the crossing of the river?

• dangerous

• comfortable

• splendid

• outrageous

Which of the following was NOT true about the crossing of the Delaware River?

• It occurred on the day after Christmas.

• The canons were carried across on a ferry.

• Two men died.

• The soldiers crossed in Durham boats.

Where were the first shots fired?

• south of Trenton

• north of Trenton

• on the Delaware River

• in Trenton

What does the word "repulsed" mean in the following sentence:

Hessian soldiers advancing up the streets were quickly repulsed.

• turned back

• fooled

• destroyed

• none of the above

Which of the following would accurately describe the Americans after the battle?

• Few died in battle; many died of the cold and of disease.

• Many died in battle; few died of the cold and of disease.

• Few died in battle; few died of the cold and disease.

• Many died in battle; many died of the cold and disease.

Which best describes the Battle of Trenton?

• It was a turning point in the war.

• Completely unimportant.

• Tactically important.

• It raised the morale of the army.

What happened first?

• The capture of 892 Hessian soldiers.

• Christmas 1776

• The Battle of Trenton

• Washington and his men crossed the Delaware.