Battles for Kentucky in the Revolution

What was the main reason the British wanted to control the Ohio River Valley and Canada?

• To find new places to settle

• To weaken the American army

• To trade with Native American tribes

• To explore new lands

Who was the Shawnee war chief that led attacks into Kentucky in 1777?

• Daniel Boone

• George Rogers Clark

• Blackfish

• Patrick Henry

What strategy did the Native Americans use to force Americans to leave Kentucky?

• Full battles

• Destroying crops and food supplies

• Building forts

• Negotiating peace

Where was Daniel Boone captured by Blackfish in 1778?

• Harrodsburg

• Boonesborough

• Blue Licks

• St. Asaph's

Who was the governor of Virginia that sent supplies to Kentucky settlers?

• George Washington

• Patrick Henry

• William Caldwell

• Alexander Hamilton

Which towns did Col. George Rogers Clark capture in Illinois?

• Vincennes and Yorktown

• Harrodsburg and St. Asaph's

• Cahokia and Kaskaskia

• Boonesborough and Blue Licks

What was the outcome of the attack on Boonesborough in September 1778?

• The Shawnee captured the fort

• The Americans surrendered

• The Shawnee gave up after twelve days

• The British took control

Which battle was the last major fight in Kentucky during the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Blue Licks

• Battle of Vincennes

• Battle of Harrodsburg

When did the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution, get signed?

• 1776

• 1778

• 1781

• 1783

Who led the Native American warriors to attack Bryan’s Station in August 1782?

• Daniel Boone

• George Rogers Clark

• Capt. William Caldwell

• Blackfish