German Soldiers in the Revolutionary War

How can we learn about the people in history?

• Through movies and documentaries

• Through myths and stories

• Through books and first-hand accounts

• Through living history sites

What is one way to get in touch with the history of German soldiers in the Revolutionary War?

• Reading books about their stories

• Listening to their stories from descendants

• Visiting living history sites

• Watching movies about the war

What is one interesting fact about the German soldiers who came over to fight in the Revolutionary War?

• They were paid a large sum of money

• They were all experienced mercenaries

• They were all volunteers

• They came from different regions in Germany

How did the German soldiers travel to North America?

• By foot through Mexico

• By land through Canada

• By sea in ships

• By air in hot air balloons

What were some of the challenges the German soldiers faced during their voyage to North America?

• All of the above

• Storms, fog, and ship collisions

• Constant pumping of water from the ships

• Lack of food and supplies

How many German soldiers returned back to Germany after the Revolutionary War?

• About 12,000

• About 5,000

• About 17,000

• About 30,000

What happened to the German soldiers who didn't return to Germany after the war?

• They went back to their individual principalities in Germany

• They became mercenaries in other wars

• They joined the American army

• They settled in North America

How many German soldiers died during battle in the Revolutionary War?

• About 12,000

• About 1,200

• About 6,500

• About 5,000

How many German soldiers died from illness or accident during the Revolutionary War?

• About 12,000

• About 5,000

• About 6,500

• About 1,200

What was the main reason for the German soldiers to come over to North America?

• To join the American rebels

• To escape political turmoil in Germany

• To fight for the British crown

• To explore new lands