American Revolution CKLA Chapter 5 It's War!

Who did the British think would win the war at the beginning?

• A) The Continental Army

• B) The British Army

• C) Farmers and shopkeepers

What was the British plan to win the war?

• A) To divide the colonies in half and fight them on two fronts

• B) To retreat from Boston

• C) To capture New York City

When did Washington and his army cross the Delaware River?

• A) September 1777

• B) October 1776

• C) December 25, 1776

What was the morale of Washington’s troops after the victory at Trenton?

• A) They were extremely discouraged

• B) They were extremely motivated

• C) They were extremely confused

What did the Continental soldiers do to slow down the British army?

• A) They cut down trees and let them fall across roads as they retreated

• B) They built dams so rivers would overflow onto the roads

• C) They destroyed bridges

Who suggested the best defensive spots to build forts near Saratoga?

• A) George Washington l

• B) Tadeusz Kościuszko

• C) The British General

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• A) The Continental Army was defeated

• B) The British surrendered and handed over their weapons

• C) The British captured Philadelphia

Where did Washington's army spend the winter of 1777-1778?

• A) In Saratoga

• B) In New York City

• C) In Valley Forge

What was the soldiers' main problem during the winter at Valley Forge?

• A) They didn't have enough to eat

• B) They were too cold

• C) They didn't have enough shelter

What did the soldiers eat during the winter at Valley Forge?

• A) Firecake

• B) Pepper pot soup

• C) Both A and B