Lesson 2 Patriots at War

Who were the Hessians?

• Loyalists who supported King George III

• Native Americans who enlisted in Washington's Army

• Mercenaries who fought not out of loyalty but for pay

What was the result of the Battle of Trenton?

• There was no battle as the British had retreated

• Washington's army was victorious, capturing over 900 Hessian soldiers

• Washington's army was defeated by Lord Cornwallis

What river did Washington's army cross to get to Trenton?

• Delaware

• Mississippi

• Ohio

True or False. Washington attacked Trenton on Christmas Day

• TRUE

• FALSE

This 21-year-old teacher slipped behind enemy lines for Washington, to spy, but was caught and hung. He said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"

• Ben Franklin

• Nathan Hale

• Benedict Arnold

Why is the battle of Saratoga important?

• It ended the Revolutionary war

• It was the turning point in the war

• It was the first time an American army surrendered to a British army

TRUE or FALSE After the Battle of Saratoga, the French decided to help the Americans in the war.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This American General lead the charge at Saratoga but shocked the country by joining the British in exchange for money after he was wounded.

• Peter Salem

• Benedict Arnold

• Baron Von Steuben

TRUE or FALSE Many African Americans who fought and worked as spies for the Americans were NOT given freedom after the war

• TRUE

• FALSE

How did women support the American Revolution?

• raised money

• cooked food for the soldiers

• sewed clothing

• all of the above