The Crossing: How George Washington Saved the American Revolution Flashcards
ITB The Crossing, who was William Lee?
Washington’s slave and close companion who accompanied Washington everywhere during the war.
ITB The Crossing, what was the biggest problem Washington had with his army before the battle in New York?
they didn’t follow orders, undisciplined, did whatever they wanted
ITB The Crossing, how did Washington keep the British from knowing his army was retreating from Brooklyn Heights?
he did it at night when a group left, others moved left and right to fill in the vacancies, dense fog
ITB The Crossing, whose house was Washington in when he was almost captured by the British because he refused to leave even when the British landed nearby (he didn’t want to seem cowardly)?
Robert Morris’ house
What two Generals thought they should take Washington’s place?
Charles Lee and Horatio Gates
What almost caused Washington to call off the attack on the Hessians at Trenton?
They were running behind time-wise
What did Cornwallis call Washington?
the old fox
What did Washington do to keep his men from retreating at Princeton?
he rode into the middle of the retreating men at a gallop and took charge saying “parade with us, my brave fellows”
Who was Emanuel Gottlieb Leutize?
The man who did the painting of Washington crossing the Delaware
What was Leutize trying to encourage with his painting of the crossing?
fight against the oppressive government.
