Philemon Dickinson's Midnight Stand at Springfield

1. What did General von Knyphausen believe would happen when he crossed into New Jersey with his army?

2. Why was Philemon Dickinson not as famous as George Washington or Lafayette despite his accomplishments?

3. How did Dickinson prepare his militia to fight the British column on the morning of June 7th?

4. What tactics did the British use when they could not break through the militia's defensive positions?

5. Why was the battle on June 7th considered historically significant for New Jersey?