SS pgs. 100-101

What strategy did George Washington use on January 2, 1777, to fool the British?

• He launched a surprise attack at night.

• He had his men light fires along a creek.

• He sent a false message of surrender.

• He disguised his soldiers as British troops.

Who was the American General that bravely charged but was killed in the Battle of Princeton?

• General Gates

• General Mercer

• General Burgoyne

• General Lee

Which British General surrendered at the Battle of Saratoga?

• General Cornwallis

• General Burgoyne

• General Howe

• General Clinton

What did Washington demonstrate by winning the Battle of Princeton?

• His ability to negotiate peace

• His skill in naval warfare

• His ability to unite men in battle

• His talent for building fortifications

What was the significance of the map shown in the learning material?

• It shows the route of the British retreat.

• It highlights the American supply lines.

• It helps locate the Battle of Princeton.

• It details the naval battles of 1777.

Where did Washington and his troops live during the winter of 1777-1778?

• Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who led the troops at Valley Forge?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What type of weather did the troops experience at Valley Forge?

• Hot and dry

• Cold, snowy, and rainy

• Mild and sunny

• Warm and humid

What was a major health issue that affected the troops at Valley Forge?

• Malaria

• Influenza and typhoid

• Chickenpox

• Measles

What did Congress do after visiting the camp at Valley Forge?

• Ignored the situation

• Promised to solve supply issues and reorganize the military

• Declared war

• Sent more soldiers