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George Rogers Clark

Authored by Michael Cheshire

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following forts were NOT taken by George Rogers Clark

Cahokia

Detroit

Kaskaskia

Sackville (AKA Vincennes)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Henry Hamilton's nickname?

Chief Red Coat

Hair Buyer

the Silver Spoon General

Washington's Wart

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did George Rogers Clark believe attacking in the Winter was best?

He wanted to attack before Hamilton could get more troops in the spring.

He knew that Fort Sackville would be overcrowded during the winter, making spy missions easier.

He knew Fort Sackville would be stocked with supplies to steal

His men were struggling with disease and he wanted to spread it to the British.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did George Rogers Clark inspire his men during their long winter trek to Fort Sackville?

Sang a song that would later become the Star Spangled Banner.

Told the story of George Washington crossing the Delaware River.

Promised to increase their pay by 200%.

Blackened his face with gunpowder and lead out an ear-splitting war cry before plunging into the icy waters.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did George Rogers Clark trick Henry Hamilton?

Clark used wooden soldiers to create an illusion that he had many more soldiers than he actually had.

Clark marched his men up and around a hill to create an illusion he had more soldiers than he actually had.

Clark offered Hamilton a "trojan horse" as a gift, which made the fort's invasion easy.

Clark had a fake letter of surrender than he showed Hamilton's guard, who gave him access to Hamilton.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did George Rogers Clark handle people who "crossed" him?

He would ensure they were properly fed, clothed, and housed.

He would strip them of all of their military possessions and send them back to their hometowns.

He attempted to get them to join the Americans.

He tomahawked them, scalped them, and threw their dead bodies in the river.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did George Rogers Clark rename Fort Sackville?

Fort Vincennes

Fort Clark

Fort Hamilton

Fort Patrick Henry

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