Magic Treehouse: American Revolution Chapter 7

The British hired Hessian soldiers to fight for them. The Hessian soldiers were-

• Native Americans.

• French Soldiers.

• colonists who were loyal to King George III.

• German soldiers.

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True or False: The British army had more men and supplies than the Colonial Army.

• True

• False

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During a battle in Long Island, New York, a violent rainstorm began and General Washington and his troops were surrounded. How did some colonists help?

• The lent him their boats.

• They let him sleep in their cabins.

• They gave him extra ammunition.

• They set fire to the British camp.

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Which river did General Washington and his troops cross on Christmas Eve to fight the Hessian soldiers?

• The Manhattan River.

• The East River.

• The Delaware River.

• The New York River.

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During the winter of 1776, the British and Hessian troops relaxed. They thought Washington's army was-

• too weak to fight in the cold.

• taking a break to be with their families.

• lost in the Appalachian Mountains.

• going to surrender.

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Because General Washington and his men escaped the British in the fog, they gave him the nickname, "Wily Old Fox." What is a synonym for "wily"?

• Afraid.

• Dangerous.

• Patient.

• Sneaky.

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During the Battle of Trenton, the colonial army managed to capture over 1,000 Hessian troops. What made this possible?

• Many Hessian soldiers were sick with the flu.

• The Hessians were tired from celebrating Christmas.

• The Colonial Army was much stronger.

• The Hessian soldiers had heard a rumor that General Washington had surrendered.

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After the British were defeated at the Battle of Saratoga, which country sent the Colonial Army more supplies in a show of support?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

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Women with the nickname "Molly Pitcher" helped the Colonial Army in the war. How?

• They brought water to thirsty soldiers.

• They loaded spare rifles for the soldiers.

• They ambushed British soldiers.

• They sang songs to cheer up homesick soldiers.

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Which Colonial General became a traitor and joined the British army?

• George Washington

• Horatio Gates

• Benedict Arnold

• Billy Hessian

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