New York State in the American Revolution

Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

Who led ten thousand men to drive the British from Boston during the Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

Where did Washington march to after the victory in Boston?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Baltimore

• Richmond

What did Washington think would be the result of taking New York?

• It would start the war.

• It would have no effect on the war.

• It would end the war.

• It would win the war.

Who was the General of the British forces mentioned in the text?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Howe

• Benjamin Franklin

Why did General Howe think he could win against Washington's troops?

• Because he had more experienced soldiers

• Because he had better weapons

• Because he had the support of the local population

• Because Washington's troops were inexperienced

In which year was the Battle of Long Island fought?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1778

Where was the Battle of Long Island fought?

• Manhattan

• Queens

• Brooklyn

• Staten Island

Who did General Howe expect to surrender the day after the British won the Battle of Long Island?

• General Lee

• General Clinton

• General Washington

• General Cornwallis

What did General Washington do during the night to escape?

• He waited for the British to leave.

• He sent his soldiers to find boats and crossed the East River in a thick fog.

• He attacked the British camp.

• He surrendered to the British.