On the Battlefield and at Home

After the Declaration of Independence, the British accepted the new country easily.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Explain your choice for question 1.

When did the independance war began after the date of the Declaration (July 4, 1776)?

• Before. The Battle of Ticonderoga was held in May 1775.

• Right after. The Battle of Saratoga was held in July 1776.

• Some times after. Washington crossed the Delaware December 25, 1776.

• A few years after. Washington crossed the Delaware in 1777.

Why was capturing Fort Ticonderoga a good thing for the Colonists?

• Because winning the British was always a good thing?

• Because the British were frightened and left America altogether.

• Because the patriots got hold of 59 cannons.

• Because it made Washington happy.

How did the fact in your answer to question 4 help capture Boston? Give details.

When did the British leave Boston for ever?

• June 1775.

• March 17, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• March 19, 1777

Who was Nathan Hale? And what did he do?

Who won the Battle of Long Island?

• The Americans.

• The British

Number the events from the one that happened first (1) to the one that happened last (5)

• The American troops arrived in Trenton.

• The British forced the Patriots into Pennsylvania.

• The Americans retreated into New Jersey,

• Washington and his men crossed the icy Delaware River.

• The American Army surprised and defeated the Hessian mercenaries.

Which other battle did the American troops win?