1) In what American defeat did Colonel Prescott say: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!"

• The Battle of Trenton

• The Battle of Bonafede Hill

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

What were the decisions made at the 2nd Continental Congress: Check 3 answers:

• To form an army

• Appoint George Washington to lead the army

• Write a letter to King George to take away the taxes

• Write the Declaration of Independence

3) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

4) What are the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence? Check 3 answers.

• The Preamble

• The Constitution

• The List of Grievances

• The Resolution

5) What was a major disadvantage the Continental Army had during the war?

• Short on everything: men, supplies, a navy, and money

• Their leader lacked military experience and was poorly respected

• They faced attacks by the French as well as the British

• They did not know the land and lacked adequate map makers

Which fort did Benedict Arnold, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain boys take over without firing a shot?

• Fort Duquense

• Fort Trenton

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Volpe

What were disadvantages for the British army during the war? Check 3 boxes.

• It took 4 to 8 weeks to receive supplies and information from Britain

• They were short of well trained soldiers

• They could not persuade the British people to support the war

• They had poor military leaders

What was the purpose of the pamphlet Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine?

• To convince Americans of the reasons why the colonies needed to free from British Rule

• To inform the colonies why the British taxes were unfair and to boycott British goods

• To ask King George for forgiveness and ask to withdraw the British troops

• To convince the colonies to stop paying British taxes

9) Who was the American spy that before he was executed said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."

• Nathan Hale

• Ethan Hale

• Thomas Paine

• Clint Eastwood

10) What was the importance of the American victories during the battles of Trenton and Princeton?

• It immediately convinced the French to join the war on America's side

• It boosted morale (spirit) of the Continental Army and increased conscriptions (recruits)

• The Continental army captured two large forts and the supplies inside of them

• It convinced the British to seek a peace agreement