Chapter 5 "It's War" pgs 44,46 11/20

Who was Tadeusz Kościuszko?

• A British general

• A Polish engineer

• An American soldier

• A French diplomat

What strategy did Kościuszko suggest to slow down the British army?

• Building bridges

• Cutting down trees

• Digging tunnels

• Planting crops

Where did the Continental Army set up defenses with Kościuszko's help?

• Valley Forge

• New York City

• Saratoga, New York

• Philadelphia

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• A British victory

• A draw

• A Continental Army victory

• No significant outcome

What did the soldiers use to build log cabins during the winter?

• Stones

• Bricks

• Cut down trees

• Metal sheets

What was the main food the soldiers had to survive on during the winter?

• Fresh vegetables

• Firecake

• Canned meat

• Rice and beans

What was a major problem for the soldiers during the winter of 1777-1778?

• Lack of weapons

• Lack of clean drinking water

• Lack of horses

• Lack of maps

Who kept a diary during the time at Valley Forge?

• George Washington

• Tadeusz Kościuszko

• Albigenec Waldo

• Benjamin Franklin

What did George Washington write to the Continental Congress about?

• The need for more weapons

• The poor health of his men

• The success of the army

• The weather conditions

What was the main concern expressed in Albigenec Waldo's diary?

• The lack of leadership

• The harsh weather

• The soldiers' health and morale

• The shortage of ammunition