George Washington Crosses the Delaware

What was the purpose of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?

• To retreat from battle

• To launch a surprise attack

• To explore new land

• To meet with allies.

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The painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" is how many feet wide?

• 15 feet

• 18 feet

• 21 feet

• 25 feet

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The painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" led to misunderstandings about what?

• Washington's leadership

• The size of the army

• The surprise attack on Hessian forces

• The weather conditions.

Fill in the blank: The painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" was made famous by ________.

• Emanuel Leutze

• George Washington

• The British

• The Hessians

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Fill in the blank: The Hessians were hired ________ soldiers who fought for the British.

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Italian

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Fill in the blank: The painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" was intended to inspire ________ in America.

• fear

• joy

• patriotism

• confusion

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Washington's troops were in bad shape because supplies were ____.

• abundant

• low

• expensive

• stolen

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How many Hessians were targeted by Washington in New Jersey?

• 1,400

• 2,400

• 3,000

• 5,000

Washington's army sailed on cargo ships that ranged from __ to __ feet in length.

• 20 to 30

• 40 to 60

• 50 to 70

• 60 to 80

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Washington's attack gave Americans a huge ____.

• setback

• confidence boost

• loss

• confusion

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