Liberty Kids #5

What was the main reason for the British troops marching towards Lexington and Concord in April 1775?

• To train new soldiers

• To gather food supplies

• To arrest colonial leaders

• To negotiate peace

Who were the Mechanics in the context of the American colonies?

• Children who helped in workshops

• British military engineers

• Colonial politicians

• A group of skilled tradespeople

Why was the message delivery to Dr. Warren considered urgent?

• It was a personal letter

• It warned of the British advance

• It contained war strategies

• It was about an upcoming festival

What role did the Sons of Liberty play during the colonial times?

• They were colonial governors

• They were British supporters

• They were a secret society

• They were peace negotiators

What was the primary goal of Sarah and James' journey to Boston?

• To attend a celebration

• To start a new print shop

• To join the British forces

• To warn Dr. Joseph Warren about British plans

How did Sarah and James manage to continue their journey after being spotted by the British?

• They were released by the British

• They hid until the British left

• They escaped on a boat

• They disguised themselves

What was the signal set at North Church to indicate the British were coming by sea?

• Three lanterns

• Two lanterns

• A flag

• A cannon shot

What did Paul Revere and William Dawes do to alert the colonists?

• They lit bonfires

• They sent letters

• They rang church bells

• They rode through the night

What was the reaction of the colonists to the British troops' movement?

• They fled the area

• They ignored the news

• They prepared for battle

• They welcomed them

What was the significance of the midnight ride?

• It was a training exercise

• It was a regular patrol

• It was to spread the alarm about the British

• It was a celebration parade