Mod. 4.4 Struggle for Liberty

How did Mary Ludwig Hays get the nickname "Molly Pitcher" in the war?

• She brought water to the troops

• She poured water over the troops when they were hot

• She cleaned their wounds with water and bandaged them up

• She made pitchers for the soldiers to carry water in

What jobs did women have during the Revolutionary War?

• messengers

• spies

• nurses

• all of these

Which of these was a constant challenge throughout the war?

• Finding and keeping dedicated troops

• Finding weapons to fight with

• Finding leaders to lead the Army

• Finding paths to the war sites.

What was George Washington's main task as Commander in chief during the war?

• To find troops and get them to join the army

• To win battles and explore new lands

• To give orders and cause fights

• To scare the British

Why was it difficult to get soldiers for the Continental Army?

• harsh conditions

• low pay

• good chance of dying in the war

• all of these

Why was the Battle of Trenton important?

• The Battle of Trenton was important because it led many soldiers to join the Army or reenlist in the Army

• The Battle of Trenton was important because it led to many more victories

• The Battle of Trenton was important because it helped the Army to learn how to fight

• The Battle of Trenton was important because George Washington became a general after it

Which battle was the turning point of the war?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle at Trenton

• The Battle at Bunker Hill

• The Battle of the United States

What two main countries did the Patriots receive help from?

• France and Spain

• Germany and Holland

• Iran and Iraq

• The United States and England

In this battle, Washington led his troops in a nighttime crossing of the Delaware river to attack a regiment of German mercenaries.

• Trenton

• Princeton

• Saratoga

• New York

This man's last words before being hanged by the British were, "My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country." Inspired, thousands of men to support the Patriot cause.

• George Washington

• Nathaniel Hale

• William Howe

• Benedict Arnold