The Revolution Episode 5: The Path to World War

What country did Ben Franklin get sent to in order to seek help?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

• Britain

Who was the new British general who arrived in Canada in June of 1777?

• John Burgoyne

• William Howe

• Charles Wallace

• Thomas Gage

What location was John Burgoyne's first target?

• Philadelphia

• Fort Ticonderoga

• New York

• Canada

How many British soldiers did William Howe have in New York City?

• Less than 1,000

• 7,000

• 30,000

• 13,000

When General Howe abandons the plan to help Burgoyne, where does he go to instead?

• Philadelphia

• Fort Ticonderoga

• New York

• Canada

Where does Washington take his stand against the British trying to invade Philadelphia?

• Brandywine Creek

• Valley Forge

• Trenton

• Saratoga

How many American soldiers are wounded or killed at Brandywine?

• 500

• 1,000

• 756

• Over 2000

What native American group did Burgoyne make an agreement with to attack Americans who were rebelling?

• Cherokee

• Wampanoag

• Iroquois

• Creek

What former partner of John Burgoyne now leads an army of Patriots against him at Saratoga?

• Benedict Arnold

• Horatio Gates

• Daniel Morgan

• George Washington

What statement did the Patriots post to a tree to communicate something to the British soldiers moving towards Saratoga?

• Thus far shall thou go and no further.

• These are the times that try men's souls.

• No taxation without representation.

• Don't tread on me.