Novel 1776

How did George Washington contribute to the American Revolution?

• Wrote the Declaration of Independence

• Led the British Army

• Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

• Signed the Treaty of Paris

What were some of King George's actions that led to the American Revolution?

• Granting representation to the American colonies

• Encouraging open dialogue and compromise

• Imposing taxes without representation, enforcing strict control, and refusing to address grievances

• Supporting the independence of the American colonies

What were the main grievances of the American colonies against King George and the British government?

• Taxation with representation, open trade, and absence of British troops

• No grievances, complete satisfaction with British rule, and full support for King George

• Lack of infrastructure, poor weather, and shortage of resources

• Taxation without representation, trade restrictions, and presence of British troops

What were the main challenges faced by George Washington as the leader of the Continental Army?

• Abundance of resources, experienced troops, and favorable weather conditions

• Lack of motivation, poor leadership, and lack of strategy

• Too many resources, overconfident troops, and mild weather conditions

• Lack of resources, inexperienced troops, and harsh weather conditions

Why did some members of Parliament oppose sending troops to fight the Americans?

What were conditions like for the American troops that were camped outside of Boston during the summer and fall of 1775?

How did the American troops react to the news of King George III's speech to Parliament?

Review the pages you have read and choose a sentence or short passage that you find important or thought-provoking. Cite evidence from the text and write a summary of the passage. Explain the significance of the passage you chose and/or comments discussed about this passage during your group discussion.

What did you learn about King George III in Chapter 1 that surprised you? Explain.

In Chapter 2, what does the anecdote about Nathaniel Greene reading about military strategy tell you about his character?