Liberty Kids 110: Washington Takes Command

Who is the only hero that the whole country will support?

• General Washington

• Dr. Franklin

• Colonel Knox

• General Howe

What idea were the soldiers defending in the battle on Bunker Hill?

• Independence

• Equality

• Justice

• Freedom

Where is General Washington taking command of the continental army?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

• Newark

Who assigned James and Sarah to report on General Washington's command?

• Dr. Franklin

• General Howe

• Colonel Knox

• General Washington

What is the purpose of using homing pigeons in reporting news from the war?

• To deliver messages to the enemy

• To provide entertainment for the soldiers

• To gather intelligence from the enemy

• To send news faster than other newspapers

Who is responsible for imposing discipline on the citizen soldiers in the continental army?

• Dr. Franklin

• General Howe

• Colonel Knox

• General Washington

What is the main concern for the army as many of the soldiers' enlistments are up?

• Lack of supplies

• Lack of discipline

• Lack of leadership

• Lack of support from Congress

What is the purpose of Colonel Knox's mission to Fort Ticonderoga?

• To capture British cannons

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To recruit more soldiers

• To gather intelligence on the enemy

What is the significance of the victory in the siege operation in Boston?

• It marks the end of the American Revolution

• It secures Boston's independence

• It strengthens the continental army

• It forces the British to surrender

Where is the army gathering after leaving Boston?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Newark

• Fort Ticonderoga