Woods Runner Flashcard

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What did Samuel find in the back of Abner’s wagon?

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A crate of live carrier pigeons.

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Where are Samuel's parents being held?

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In New York, an area controlled by the British Red Coats.

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What significant event happens in Part I of the book?

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Samuel spots a fire and runs back home.

Front

Who burned Annie's home and killed her parents?

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Hessians.

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Which capital city was controlled by the Americans for most of the war?

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Philadelphia.

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What type of weapon is a smoothbore musket?

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A firearm that has a smooth barrel, used in the 18th century.

Front

What are the Hessians known for?

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They were German soldiers hired by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War.

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What role did carrier pigeons play during the war?

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They were used for communication, carrying messages between troops.

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What does the term 'Continental' refer to in the context of the American Revolution?

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It refers to the American colonial forces fighting against British rule.

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What is the significance of New York City during the American Revolutionary War?

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It was a strategic location and was controlled by the British for a significant part of the war.