1776 by David McCullough Ch. 2 Part 1-3

What is the significance of the title of chapter two "Rabble in Arms" ?

• The Colonists nicknamed themselves to fleece the British.

• The Colonists had no formal training or formal uniforms both the British and Washington himself where taken aback by the appearance and lack of formal training of the troops.

• King George III nicknamed the American Army this is a letter to General Howe.

• Nathaniel Greene referred to his men as this and it spread throughout the American Army.

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Israel Task was brought to the American Army by his father and is the youngest soldier mentioned so far. How old was he?

• 16

• 13

• 10

• 8

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The British Army were encamped in _____________.

• Trenton

• Concord

• Lexington

• Boston

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The following infectious diseases affected the American Army EXCEPT

• Typhus

• Camp Fever

• Dysentery

• Malaria

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"It was an army of men accustomed to hard work, hard work being the common lot. They were familiar with adversity and making do in a harsh climate. Resourceful, handy with tools, they could drive a yoke of oxen or "hove up" a stump or tie a proper knot as readily as butcher a hog or mend a pair of shoes. They knew from experience, most of them, the hardships and setbacks of life. " What characteristics does this passage reveal about the American Army?

• lazy, unprepared, and lacking in compassion

• able to persevere in difficult situations, gritty

• privileged and no experience with tragedy

• cynical and harsh

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What major disadvantage of the American Army was discovered by General Washington and left him speechless for half of an hour?

• The men spent most of their time during the siege drinking and carousing about.

• The men believed that washing their clothes was women's work and few of them would perform that task.

• The camps struggled with disease due to unsanitary conditions created by open latrines.

• Gun powder supply was enough for only 9 rounds per soldier.

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George Washington was self-conscious about

• losing his father at the age of 11.

• his lack of formal education.

• marrying a widow with two children.

• his large stature compared to his soldiers.

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George Washington replied to Congress that he was honored, but he did not think he had sufficient experience to be named General of the Army in response to their appointment to the position.

• True

• False

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