It’s War!

Who were the soldiers in the Continental Army at the beginning of the war?

• Experienced fighters with extensive training in marching and fighting in formation
• Farmers and shopkeepers who knew how to shoot but lacked training in marching and fighting in formation
• Highly skilled soldiers with a large number of cannons and fighting ships
• Unarmed civilians who were forced to join the army against their will

What was the British plan to win the war?

• To divide the colonies in half and fight them on two fronts
• To capture New York City and gain control of the strategic port
• To retreat and regroup while the Continental Army was weakened
• To hire Hessian troops to fight for the British

How did Tadeusz Kościuszko contribute to the Continental Army's defense strategy?

• He suggested cutting down trees and building dams to slow down the British army
• He led the Continental soldiers in the Battle of Saratoga, resulting in a victory
• He provided winter coats and shoes for the soldiers at Valley Forge
• He wrote a letter to the Continental Congress expressing concern about the army's health

Who were the soldiers in the Continental Army made up of?

What advantages did the British army have over the Continental Army at the beginning of the war?

What strategies did Tadeusz Kościuszko suggest to slow down the British army?

How does the experience of the Continental Army at Valley Forge relate to challenges you have faced in your own life?

What lessons can be learned from the strategies used by the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War? How can these lessons be applied to your own life?

Reflect on a time when you felt overwhelmed or faced adversity. How did you overcome it, and what similarities do you see between your experience and the challenges faced by the Continental Army?