George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River
- 1. When did George Washington lead his famous crossing of the Delaware River?
A) December 25, 1776
B) September 3, 1783
C) November 20, 1782
D) July 4, 1776
- 2. In which war did George Washington lead the crossing of the Delaware River?
A) War of 1812
B) World War I
C) Civil War
D) American Revolutionary War
- 3. Which river did George Washington's army cross during the famous operation?
A) Potomac River
B) Delaware River
C) Hudson River
D) Mississippi River
- 4. Who was the commanding general of the Hessian forces surprised at Trenton?
A) Thomas Jefferson
B) George III
C) Benedict Arnold
D) Johann Rall
- 5. In which modern-day state was Washington's crossing of the Delaware River memorialized by the Washington Crossing Historic Park?
A) Pennsylvania
B) New York
C) New Jersey
D) Delaware
- 6. What type of boats were used to transport Washington's army across the Delaware River?
A) Sailboats
B) Durham boats
C) Fishing boats
D) Kayaks
- 7. Who painted the famous depiction of George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Emanuel Leutze
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Leonardo da Vinci
- 8. What victory did Washington's successful crossing of the Delaware River lead to on December 26, 1776?
A) The Siege of Yorktown
B) The Battle of Saratoga
C) The Battle of Bunker Hill
D) The Battle of Trenton
- 9. What was the occupation of the majority of George Washington's soldiers during the crossing of the Delaware River?
A) Farmers
B) Blacksmiths
C) Doctors
D) Teachers
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