Patriots at War

How did Ethan Allen show bravery and strength in the war?

• He used mercenaries to fight battles.
• He and his men captured Fort Ticonderoga

Ethan Allen was known for his

• bravery and strength
• sense of humor

The Green Mountain Boys were

• a group of men who did not wish to go to war.
• a group of Vermont soldiers

The Green Mountain Boys seized the British Fort Ticonderoga and

• British Cannons
• British soldiers

What did Henry Knox and his men build in order to capture the heavy British cannons.

• sleds
• wagons

When the British saw their own canons pointing at them they

• Fired shots at the patriots
• decided to leave Boston

Soldiers from one country who are paid to fight for another country are

• mercenaries
• volunteers

Why did Washington decide to send spies into the enemy camp?

• The British had been spying on the Americans
• Things were not going well for the American soldiers

This man said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

• Nathan Hale
• Henry Knox

The American attack on Trenton, New Jersey was

• a victory for the Americans
• a loss for the Americans