The Revolutionary War: Washington's Campaign

What significant event did General George Washington lead on Christmas Day 1776?

• The Siege of Yorktown

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The crossing of the Delaware River

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

How did Washington's troops manage to deceive the British at Assunpink Creek?

• By sending a peace envoy

• By leaving campfires burning

• By retreating to New York

• By launching a surprise attack

What was the outcome of the Battle of Princeton for the British forces?

• They won a decisive victory

• They retreated to New Brunswick

• They captured Washington

• They received reinforcements

Who led the British forces during the Battle of Princeton?

• General Cornwallis

• General Howe

• Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood

• Major General Burgoyne

What was the strategic significance of Washington's victory at Princeton?

• It forced the British to surrender

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War

• It demonstrated Washington's tactical brilliance

• It led to the capture of New York