Braddock and the War in the Colonies

Who was sent by England to take charge of the war in the colonies after Washington stepped down?

• George Washington

• Edward Braddock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was Edward Braddock's reputation as a leader for the British military?

• Aggressive and successful

• Cautious and indecisive

• Weak and ineffective

• Peaceful and diplomatic

Where did Braddock fight in his first experience in war?

• Near the Mississippi River

• Near the Ohio River

• Near the Hudson River

• Near the Potomac River

What was the name of the fort that Braddock aimed to take down?

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Duquesne

• Fort Knox

What happened to Braddock during the battle at Fort Duquesne?

• He was captured

• He was killed

• He was promoted

• He was injured but survived

What was Fort William Henry known as?

• Fort George

• Fort Lake

• Fort Henry

• Fort Webb

Who was in charge of protecting the citizens at Fort William Henry?

• George Washington

• Daniel Webb

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Why did George Washington join the army as a private?

• To gain experience

• To lead a battalion

• To escape capture

• To negotiate peace

What did the British soldiers do according to Washington?

• Fought bravely

• Broke and ran like sheep

• Held their ground

• Negotiated peace

What did Daniel Webb refuse to believe about the French?

• They were retreating

• They were headed toward the fort

• They were negotiating peace

• They were joining the British