Liberty's Kids Video Quiz

What was General Washington busy doing in New York City?

• Preparing for a parade

• Fortifying the city and harbor

• Negotiating with the British

• Organizing a festival

What did the people of New York do after the reading of the Declaration of Independence?

• Held a peaceful protest

• Pulled down the statue of King George

• Organized a parade

• Started a firework display

What did General Washington plan to do with the lead from the statue of King George?

• Donate it to charity

• Melt it down for cannonballs

• Use it for building

• Sell it

What was General Howe's plan for the American forces?

• Negotiate peace

• Drive them into the river

• Invite them to a meeting

• Ignore them

Why did some people think Mr. Radcliffe and his friends left town?

• To join the British army

• To avoid trouble from other private citizens

• To visit family

• To start a new business

What was the concern about the Jamaica Road?

• It was too narrow

• It was undefended

• It was flooded

• It was too far away

What was the outcome of the Battle of Brooklyn for the American forces?

• They surrendered

• They captured British troops

• They retreated

• They won decisively

What did General Washington do after the retreat from Brooklyn?

• Surrendered

• Moved to a fort on Harlem Heights

• Went back to Philadelphia

• Planned another attack

What was General Washington's new strategy after the retreat?

• Negotiating peace

• Immediate surrender

• Full frontal assault

• Delaying action to wear down the British

What did the new American army fight for?

• Recognition

• Freedom

• Land

• Money