George Rogers Clark

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

• Cahokia

• Detroit

• Kaskaskia

• Sackville (AKA Vincennes)

What was Henry Hamilton's nickname?

• Chief Red Coat

• Hair Buyer

• the Silver Spoon General

• Washington's Wart

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.

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.

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.

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.

What did George Rogers Clark rename Fort Sackville?

• Fort Vincennes

• Fort Clark

• Fort Hamilton

• Fort Patrick Henry

Which of the following cities is a statue of George Rogers Clark located?

• Bloomington, IN

• Evansville, IN

• Indianapolis, IN

• Lafayette, IN

Which of the following cities has a "Roman-Style" temple dedicated to George Rogers Clark?

• Brazil, IN

• Evansville, IN

• South Bend, IN

• Vincennes, IN

How did Indiana honor George Rogers Clark in 1979?

• Added George Rogers Clark History Day to the Indiana State Constitution.

• Included George Rogers Clark's face on Indiana's version of the quarter.

• Added George Rogers Clark's name and likeness on license plates.

• Named the first lap of the Indy 500 the "GRC" which is a reference to Fort Sackville.