MP3 Benchmark Review 7th (23-24)

Who were the Hessian mercenaries?

• Soldiers from modern-day France

• Soldiers rented out by rulers from modern-day Germany

• Soldiers from the British army

• Soldiers from the American colonies

When did Hessian mercenaries occupy Trenton?

• In December of 1775

• In December of 1776

• In December of 1777

• In December of 1778

Why did Washington believe the Hessians would not expect an attack?

• Because it was winter

• Because the Hessians were celebrating Christmas

• Because the Hessians were outnumbered

• Because the Hessians were not prepared for war

What was Washington's plan for the attack on Trenton?

• To attack during the Christmas celebrations

• To cross the river and make a march to Trenton

• To wait until the Hessians ran out of supplies

• To form an alliance with the Hessians

When was the attack on Trenton planned?

• On Christmas day

• Just before daybreak on December 25, 1776

• After the New Year

• During the night of December 24, 1776

What weather conditions did soldiers face when crossing the Delaware River?

• Warm, sunny, and calm

• Snowy, freezing, and windy

• Rainy, mild, and foggy

• Hot, humid, and still

What did some soldiers use on their feet due to a lack of shoes?

• New boots

• Old rags

• Animal fur

• Leaves

What were the soldiers short on?

• Weapons and ammunition

• Clothing, food, and supplies

• Tents and sleeping bags

• Maps and navigation tools

From which place were Colonel Glover's sailors?

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Marblehead, Massachusetts

• New York

What did Colonel Glover's sailors assist in?

• The battle of Marblehead

• The crossing from Pennsylvania to New Jersey

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The construction of a naval base