Battle at Trenton Quiz

Who led the crossing of the Delaware River?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

Which army was stationed in Trenton during the battle?

• Hessian

• French

• British

• Prussian

How did George Washington's army cross the Delaware River?

• Boats

• Walking

• Flying

• Swimming

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trenton?

• Defeat for the American Continental Army

• Withdrawal of the American Continental Army

• Victory for the American Continental Army

• Stalemate between the American and British forces

During what holiday did the Battle of Trenton take place?

• Thanksgiving

• 4th of July

• Christmas

• New Year's Day

In November, after the Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn), what was happening to Washington's troops?

• The number of troops was increasing.

• The number of troops was decreasing.

• The number of troops were remaining steady.

What author wrote, "The American Crisis" that boosted the morale of the troops?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• Thomas Paine

Washington sent three groups across the Delaware River. How many made it to the other side?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What made this Battle so successful?

• It had been planned for a long time.

• The troops were pumped.

• It was a surprise.

• They had lots of ammo.

Approximately how many Hessians were taken prisoner?

• 400

• 600

• 800

• 1000