After Chapter 5: War

On which hill was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought?

• Bunker Hill

• Breed's Hill

• Fort Hill

Who won the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The patriots

• The British

Who led the patriots in building the fort on Breed's Hill?

• George Washington

• William Prescott

• Paul Revere

• John Adams

In which year was George Washington chosen as the leader of the colonial army?

• 1675

• 1775

• 1875

The name of George Washington's army was:

• Continental Army

• Union Army

• Confederate Army

• British Army

Analyze: The sidebar on page 63 says "Washington was six feet two inches tall. He was a fine athlete with a commanding presence." What does it mean to have a commanding presence?

• It means being tall and athletic.

• It means having a strong and influential appearance.

• It means being a good leader.

• It means being loud and aggressive.

Vocabulary: "Washington traveled to Boston. He found a ragtag group of men waiting for him." What is a "ragtag group of men?"

• A well-organized and disciplined group

• A diverse and disorganized group

• A group of wealthy and influential men

• A group of soldiers in uniform

In the section "Our Favorite Flags," the Rattlesnake Flag says "Don't Tread on Me." What is the meaning behind that phrase? Why do you suppose the colonists chose a rattlesnake for the flag?

• The phrase means to warn against oppression and the rattlesnake symbolizes vigilance and readiness to strike.

• The phrase is a call for peace and the rattlesnake symbolizes harmony.

• The phrase means to encourage unity and the rattlesnake symbolizes community.

• The phrase is a warning against foreign trade and the rattlesnake symbolizes isolation.

Which of the following designs best represents a flag for the colonists to show the British they are not afraid?

• A flag with a lion symbolizing courage

• A flag with a dove symbolizing peace

• A flag with a handshake symbolizing unity

• A flag with a shield symbolizing protection