Lesson 4

Black Americans fought for which side in the American Revolution?

• Only the British
• Both the British and the Continental Army.
• Neither side participated
• Only the Continental Army

Why did some Black Americans fight for the British?

• They believed in the British monarchy.
• They were promised land in Canada.
• They wanted to join the Continental Army.
• Some Black Americans fought for the British in exchange for promises of freedom from slavery.

What role did Black Americans play in Continental Army

• Black Americans only served as cooks and laborers.
• Black Americans served as soldiers and support staff in the Continental Army,

• Black Americans were not involved in the Continental Army.
• Black Americans fought exclusively for the British side.

What roles did Women play in American Revolution?

• by managing homes, supporting war efforts, serving as spies, and participating in boycotts.

• Women fought on the front lines as soldiers and included generals

• Women led military campaigns against the British but were not allowed to fight

• Women were primarily involved in political debates and helping create the Army

Who was James Armistead?

• A politician during the Civil War and former general in World War II

• A famous general in the British Army who spied against George Washington and the Colonies

• An enslaved spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

• An inventor of military technology and helped the British as a spy

Who was Molly Pitcher?

• A fictional character in a novel that spies for Abraham Lincoln

• A famous singer from the 18th century and British spy during the war

• A British spy during the Revolutionary War who helped British Soldiers

• Mary Ludwig Hays, a heroine of the American Revolutionary War.

How was the Continental Army doing prior to the Battle of Trenton?

• The Continental Army was winning battles and gaining support.
• The Continental Army had high morale and was well-equipped.
• The Continental Army was preparing for a major offensive against the British.
• The Continental Army was in a dire state, facing low morale and significant losses.

Who were the Hessian's that were defending Trenton, NJ

• The Hessians were French allies of the Americans.
• The Hessians were German mercenaries from Hesse.
• The Hessians were British soldiers from London.
• The Hessians were local militia from New Jersey.

How did George Washington win the Battle of Trenton?

• By engaging in a lengthy siege of the city.
• By receiving reinforcements from the French army.
• By negotiating a peace treaty with the British.
• By launching a surprise attack after crossing the Delaware River.

How many Patriots died at the Battle of Trenton and how?

• 2 Patriots died at the Battle of Trenton from cold exposure.

• 12 Patriots died from illness after the battle.

• 3 Patriots died in a surprise attack.
• 1 Patriot died from a cannonball injury.