Liberty Kids - The Hessians Are Coming

Who were the Hessians?

• The Hessians were French soldiers hired by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War.

• The Hessians were American soldiers who fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War.

• The Hessians were Native American tribes who allied with the British during the American Revolutionary War.

• The Hessians were German soldiers hired by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War.

Which country did the Hessians come from?

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• France

During which war did the Hessians come to America?

• Vietnam War

• American Revolutionary War

• World War II

• Civil War

Which side did the Hessians fight for in the war?

• French

• American

• Spanish

• British

What was the purpose of hiring the Hessians?

• The purpose of hiring the Hessians was to supplement the British army during the American Revolutionary War.

• The purpose of hiring the Hessians was to negotiate a peace treaty with the American colonies.

• The purpose of hiring the Hessians was to gather intelligence on the American Revolutionary War.

• The purpose of hiring the Hessians was to provide military support to the American colonies.

What was the reaction of the American colonists to the arrival of the Hessians?

• Indifference and acceptance

• Anger and hostility

• Fear and panic

• Joy and celebration

Which battle did the Hessians participate with the British against the Colonist in the American Revolution?

• Battle of Stalingrad

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Gettysburg

How did the presence of the Hessians impact the outcome of the war?

• The presence of the Hessians increased the strength of the British army and made it more challenging for the American forces to win the war.

• The presence of the Hessians had no impact on the outcome of the war.

• The presence of the Hessians weakened the British army and helped the American forces win the war.

• The presence of the Hessians caused confusion and chaos among both the British and American forces, leading to a stalemate in the war.