Do You Know About The Battle Of Trenton?

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    Who was the leader in this battle?

    • John Stark
    • Henry Knox
    • George Washington
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The Battle of Trenton, which took place in Trenton, New Jersey on December 26, 1776 was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War. Do you know about what happened during the battle? Let’s find out!

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  • 2. 

    What Holiday was this battle on? 

    • Thanksgiving 1776

    • Christmas 1778

    • Christmas 1776

    • Halloween 1779

    Correct Answer
    A. Christmas 1776
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Christmas 1776 because the question asks about the holiday on which the battle occurred. The battle being referred to is not mentioned in the question, but based on the options provided, Christmas 1776 is the only holiday mentioned.

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  • 3. 

    The Hessians knew the Colonists were coming.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the Hessians knew the Colonists were coming, but the correct answer is false. This means that the Hessians did not have prior knowledge of the Colonists' arrival.

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  • 4. 

    What country were the Hessians from?

    • Great Britain

    • England

    • France

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany
    Explanation
    The Hessians were from Germany.

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  • 5. 

    By this point in the war, were the americans winning or losing?

    Correct Answer
    Losing
    Not winning
    Explanation
    Based on the given options, the answer indicates that the Americans were not winning the war. This suggests that they were either losing or at least not making significant progress towards victory.

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  • 6. 

    How was Johann Rall killed?

    • Shot off his horse

    • Someone charging at him with a bayonet

    • Friendly Fire

    • Old age

    Correct Answer
    A. Shot off his horse
    Explanation
    Johann Rall was killed when he was shot off his horse. This suggests that he was likely engaged in a battle or conflict where he was targeted by an enemy who successfully shot him while he was riding. This method of attack indicates a violent and intentional act, resulting in his death.

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    Did Henry Knox fire a cannon at the Hessians?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There is no historical evidence to suggest that Henry Knox personally fired a cannon at the Hessians. Henry Knox was a military officer during the American Revolutionary War and is known for his role in transporting artillery to aid the American forces, particularly during the Siege of Boston. However, there is no specific record or account indicating that he personally fired a cannon at the Hessians. Therefore, the answer is false.

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  • 8. 

    How many times did the Continental Army cross the Delaware River?

    • 0

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The Continental Army, under the command of General George Washington, crossed the Delaware River twice during the American Revolutionary War in December 1776. The first crossing took place on the night of December 25-26, 1776, leading to the successful surprise attack on the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. The second crossing occurred several days later as they returned to Pennsylvania after the victory at Trenton. These crossings were significant events in the early years of the American Revolution.

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    What was the full name of the leader of the Hessians?

    Correct Answer
    Johann Rall
    Explanation
    Johann Rall is the correct answer because he was indeed the leader of the Hessians during the American Revolutionary War. Rall was a German colonel who commanded the Hessian troops hired by the British to fight against the American colonists. He is most famously known for his defeat at the Battle of Trenton in 1776, where he was killed. Therefore, Johann Rall is the full name of the leader of the Hessians.

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  • 10. 

    Write Down your most favorite part about the Battle of Trenton!

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