The Role of York County in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars

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In what Revolutionary War battle did the York Rifles first fight in when assisting the Massachusetts Militia in Boston?

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Bunker Hill

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After marching 414 miles, where did our militiamen rank in regards to groups outside of New England arriving to assist our countrymen at Bunker Hill?

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We were the 1st to arrive for their support

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Who was the York Corporal captured at Bunker Hill who brought back an important spy note from London?

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Walter Cruise

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The York Rifles were NOT involved in the Revolutionary War action around what state?

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South Carolina (Battle of Cowpens)

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The York Rifles were part of what battles in New Jersey following Washington's daring Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776?

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Trenton and Princeton

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At what battle outside of Philadelphia did Washington give up his right flank and continue the trend of losing open-field battles?

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Brandywine

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At what Pennsylvania town did the Continental Congress attempt to meet in first after they fled Philadelphia? Options: Lancaster, Reading, Harrisburg, York

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Lancaster

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Why couldn't the Continental Congress remain in and meet in Lancaster?

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The State Congress had already occupied the courthouse.

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What great benefit did the Continental Congress have due to staying in Yorktown?

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The safety of the Susquehanna River

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Where were our York Rifles (and George Washington's Army) stationed during the terrible winter of 1777-1778?

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Valley Forge