Unit 4 Lesson 8

Who seemed most likely to win the war at the beginning, and why?

• The British, because they had more soldiers, cannons, and ships.

• The Continental Army, because they had more experience.

• The British, because they had better strategies.

• The Continental Army, because they had more resources.

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

• Cutting down trees to block roads.

• Building more ships.

• Training soldiers to fight in formation.

• Increasing the number of cannons.

What challenges did the Continental Army face during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Lack of winter clothing and food.

• Attacks from the British.

• Shortage of weapons and ammunition.

• Desertion of soldiers.

Why is Mother Nature referred to as another enemy?

When George Washington wrote to the Continental Congress in December 1777 describing the state of the army, what was the morale like? What evidence from the text leads you to that conclusion?