Liberty's Kids 38 - "The Man Who Wouldn't Be King"

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Where did Benjamin Franklin and the other leaders sign the Peace Treaty with Great Britain?

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Paris, France

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What is the question still on Ben Franklin’s mind now that the peace treaty is signed?

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Can the nation survive in peace?

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What promises did Congress break to General Gates and his men of the Continental Army?

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Congress wouldn't pay them or give them a pension after the war.

Front

What are some reasons why Congress has to break its promise to pay the army?

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Congress had no money and no power to raise taxes. The states were broke, too.

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What does the letter that General Washington receive from one of his officers ask of him?

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To become King.

Front

What Roman emperor does Washington tell James a story about? What undemocratic action did this emperor take?

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Julius Caesar. He declared himself King.

Front

What small action surprised the officers and helped to stop the rebellion?

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He put on his eyeglasses.

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What did General Washington do after he said goodbye to his men?

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He went to Congress to talk about retiring.

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What does the King of England say when he finds out General Washington turned down being king?

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He says that he is the greatest man alive.

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The children will write that Washington was strong in _______, but even stronger in _________.

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war, peace