The Crossing (movie quiz) 18-19

Which of these famous Founding Fathers was a young officer who aided George Washington during the war?

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Where did the Continental Army get the large boats that were eventually used for "The Crossing?"

• The boats were donated by a wealthy Patriot.
• The boats were taken from a local Loyalist.
• The boats were captured from the British in a previous battle.

How many "big guns" (cannons) did the Continental Army have before defeating the Hessians at the Battle of Trenton?

• 8

• 18

• 28

• 38

The "intelligence" (spy information) that Washington received to let him know about the Hessians stationed at Trenton came from:

• a Dutch merchant

• a Spanish merchant

• a French merchant

• an Irish merchant

Before the Battle of Trenton, the British expected the Patriots to surrender within the next "fortnite" or _______.

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 2 days

• 24 hours

Because the British were confident the Patriots would surrender soon, which famous general went back to England for Christmas?

• William Howe

• Charles Cornwallis

• Thomas Gage

• John Burgoyne

At dinner, Washington reads a letter that he received from the Continental Congress. The Congress had to flee ________ and are going to try to re-convene in Baltimore.

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Jamestown

At dinner, General Horatio Gates accused George Washington of being _____________ and said he should surrender to the British.

• too old to lead the Continental Army
• a traitor to the Continental Army
• a poor leader and unfit to command

What did General Washington threaten to do to General Gates if he did not leave camp immediately?

• Have him shot.
• Have him hanged.
• Have him tarred & feathered.
• Have him imprisoned for treason.

How many Hessian soldiers were located at Trenton, New Jersey?

• 500
• 1,200
• 4,000
• 10,000