People
Which military leader was Knighted for his victory in New York?
Sir William Howe
Name of the place where Clarie was keeping the Hessians occupied the night of the river crossing.
Mount Holly (p. 484)
Who spied on the German Hessians for Atticus/Washington?
Elsa
What is the rally call Washington used for crossing the Delaware?
Victory or Death
Thundersnow (p. 493)
Nickname for General Charles Lee
Boiling Pot
Where did Tarleton first say he would cut off the head of General Charles Lee?
Cocoa Tree in London
Who was sent to live with General James Grant and why?
Al. General Cornwallis returned to London.
Al called Grant "fat laddie Grant." (p.471)
"These are the times that try men's souls"
Who wrote these words and in what document?
Thomas Paine/The American Crisis
Why was there blood in the snow and ice when the soldiers were preparing to cross the river?
No shoes/socks. Feet already bleeding.
Who sent supplies for the soldiers to General Washington? Name 2 people.
Robert Morris and Patrick Henry (p. 484)
What is the name of the mountain on which General Washington went away to be alone and pray?
Jericho Mountain (p. 473)
What is the name of Lee's horse?
Rusty
"Washington and the cause of Independence must both experience revival from defeat as it shan't come from victory"
Who said this? What does it mean?
Nigel- Washington has been defeated but must rise to victory from it. (p. 445)
Name of General Harcourt's 16th Regiment of Light Dragoons
Queen's Rangers (p. 451)
For Queen Charlotte
What young Virginian in camp wrote a letter describing General Washington as an excellent example of leadership?
James Monroe
Where was General Charles Lee captured?
WidowWhite's Tavern, New Jersey
Mary White
Which animal played "fox" for Gillamon? Why?
Nigel. To teach Washington how to hunt like a fox once the fox is not being hunted.
"Oh! General- an indecisive mind is one of the greatest misfortunes that can befall an army..."
Who wrote these words? To whom? Why?
What did Washington remember to help encourage him about crossing the Delaware in the weather?
When he crossed the Alleghany with Gist in VRK and made it with Max keeping him warm.
Name of one of the first French officers captured by the British.
Boisbertrand (with capture of Charles Lee)
What are the three places the British bragged about winning in the 1776 campaign?
New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island (p. 470)
Who followed Archer as he "rooooood" his way with General Lee to the tavern?
Espion (the invisible wolf)
What are the four prongs for the attack on Trenton that General Washington wanted to have?
Four vital elements- stealth, surprise, speed, and shock (p. 488)
Nickname of Captain Alexander Hamilton.
"Little Lion" (p. 486)