Tuttle Twins Chapter Two American History

What book did Fred give Emily and Ethan before he left?

• The Big Book of Nothing

• The Big Book of Wars

• The Big Book of Battles

• The Big Book of Washington

General Washington knew he needed cannons to be victorious in winning Boston back from the British, so he sent ______________on a difficult mission.

• Colonel Henry Knox

• George Harris

• Charles Knox

• Colonel George Washington

How did the weather help Washington's army in Boston?

• It was foggy

• It rained so hard you couldn't see

• A snow storm

• Too sunny

1. What did General Washington need in order to free Boston from the British?

• Ships

• Cannons

• More time

• Bad weather

1. What fort did the Patriots take where the British were forced to leave their artillery?

• 0. Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Washington

• Fort Lee

• Fort Knox

1. What is Manhattan?

• bay

• island

• state

• 0. peninsula

Why did the Patriot army keep fighting, even after being defeated in some battles?

• They wanted to be free from British rule.

• They didn't care how many battles they lost.

• They earned lots of money being a soldier.

• They were afraid of General Washington.

How did General Washington rescue his troops from the British at Long Island?

• He ordered them to walk in the rain as fast as they could.

• He ordered them to stand their ground against the British.

• He ordered them to hide in the bushes all night.

• He ordered them to take fishing boats across the river at night.

1. What prevented the British fleet from sailing up the bay and capturing Washington's army at Long Island?

• Strong Fog

• A sea Monster

• Windy conditions

• Snow Storm

Who led the Red Coat Army?

• General George Washington

• Richard Howe

• General William Howe

• Charles Cornwallis