Brandywine Battle Interactive Quiz

What role does the viewer take on in the interactive war game?

• General Cornwallis

• General Howe

• George Washington

• Marquis de Lafayette

What was the main objective of General Howe's army in the Battle of Brandywine?

• To capture Philadelphia

• To capture New York

• To secure Boston

• To invade Canada

Which two British commanders were rivals during the American War of Independence?

• Howe and Burgoyne

• Cornwallis and Clinton

• Burgoyne and Clinton

• Howe and Cornwallis

What was the main challenge faced by Washington's army at Brandywine?

• Desertion of troops

• Insufficient food supplies

• Poor maps and too many river crossings

• Lack of ammunition

How did the British plan to attack during the war game?

• By concentrating all forces at one ford

• By attacking across a broad front

• By launching a surprise night attack

• By retreating and regrouping

Which two fords were left uncovered by the American players in the war game?

• Chad's Ford and Jones Ford

• Jeffrey's Ford and Wistar's Ford

• Brenton's Ford and Piles Ford

• Nottingham Road and Birmingham Hill

What was the outcome of the initial British movements in the war game?

• They retreated due to heavy losses

• They crossed unopposed at some fords

• They were delayed by American reinforcements

• They were repelled at all fords

What was the main focus of the British attack during the war game?

• Nottingham Road

• Dilworth

• Birmingham House Hill

• Chad's Ford

What critical decision did the American players face during the climax of the war game?

• Whether to attack the British headquarters

• Whether to retreat to Philadelphia or reinforce Sullivan

• Whether to surrender or continue fighting

• Whether to negotiate a truce

What was the main objective of the British players in the war game?

• To capture Washington

• To secure a line of retreat

• To destroy the American supply lines

• To encircle the American forces