Washington's War

What was the state of the Continental Army under George Washington when he arrived to confront the British in Boston in 1775?

• Well-trained, well-equipped, and highly disciplined.

• Composed of experienced soldiers with ample heavy guns and gunpowder.

• Made up of inexperienced farmers, shopkeepers, and laborers, lacking heavy guns and gunpowder.

• A large, unified force that had recently won several major battles.

What was Washington's key strategy to drive the British out of Boston?

• Launch a direct frontal assault on the British fortifications.

• Cut off British supplies by occupying Dorchester Heights and bombarding Boston Harbor.

• Negotiate a peaceful withdrawal with the British commander.

• Wait for French naval support to arrive and blockade the harbor.

By December 1776, after suffering defeats in New York, what was the approximate size of Washington's army?

• 20,000 soldiers

• 10,000 soldiers

• 3,000 soldiers

• 500 soldiers

What was a crucial element of Washington's plan to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton on Christmas night, 1776?

• A direct assault across a frozen plain.

• A surprise crossing of the ice-choked Delaware River.

• A coordinated attack with two other columns that successfully crossed the river.

• A siege strategy to starve out the Hessian troops.

What was the outcome for the American forces at the Battle of Trenton?

• They suffered heavy casualties and were forced to retreat.

• They lost two men to the cold, but defeated and captured approximately 900 Hessian soldiers.

• They were ambushed by the Hessians and barely escaped.

• They achieved a minor victory but failed to capture any enemy soldiers.

How did George Washington motivate his soldiers to continue fighting after the victory at Trenton, despite many nearing the end of their enlistment?

• He promised them immediate discharge and land grants.

• He appealed to their patriotism and offered them monetary incentives.

• He threatened them with severe punishment for desertion.

• He convinced them that the British were on the verge of surrender.

After the Battle of Trenton, what was Lord Cornwallis's declared intention regarding George Washington?

• To negotiate a truce with Washington.

• To pursue Washington's army across the Delaware River.

• To "bag the old fox" in the morning.

• To reinforce his troops and await further orders.

What crucial event trapped Lord Cornwallis's army at Yorktown, leading to their eventual surrender?

• A surprise attack by Washington's cavalry from the rear.

• The arrival of a large French fleet that defeated the British Navy and blocked escape by sea.

• A severe winter storm that prevented British reinforcements from arriving.

• A massive defection of Hessian soldiers to the American side.

What was the strategic objective of capturing Redoubts 9 and 10 at Yorktown?

• To secure a direct escape route for allied forces.

• To establish a new headquarters for General Washington.

• To enable point-blank cannon fire into Cornwallis's lines.

• To cut off British supply lines from the sea.

Which forces were responsible for assaulting Redoubt 9 and Redoubt 10, respectively?

• Americans attacked Redoubt 9, French attacked Redoubt 10.

• French attacked Redoubt 9, Americans attacked Redoubt 10.

• British attacked Redoubt 9, Americans attacked Redoubt 10.

• French attacked both Redoubts 9 and 10.