Benedict Arnold and the American Revolution

What was happening to the American army in the South during the fifth year of the war?

• They were winning many battles.

• They were losing battles and many soldiers were captured.

• They were getting ready to attack New York.

• They were making peace with the British.

Why was West Point so important during the war?

• It was a place where soldiers could rest.

• It helped the British control the Hudson River.

• It stopped the British from using the Hudson River to divide the states.

• It was where General Washington lived.

How did Benedict Arnold become the commander of West Point?

• He was forced to take the job.

• He asked for the job because he was injured and couldn't fight in the field.

• He won a battle and was rewarded with the command.

• He was the only general available for the job.

Which of these was a way spies sent secret messages?

• Sending messages by carrier pigeon.

• Using invisible ink that showed up with heat.

• Shouting messages across battlefields.

• Writing messages in very tiny letters.

What was the boy doing when General Washington found him writing in a secret code?

• Writing a letter to his mother.

• Practicing a secret way to write messages.

• Drawing a map of the area.

• Making a list of supplies.

What was the name of the British ship that General Washington's cannons fired at?

• The Liberty

• The Victory

• The Vulture

• The Eagle

Why did Benedict Arnold decide to join the British side?

• He wanted to be the leader of the British army.

• He was angry because he didn't get promoted and was accused of misusing money.

• He thought the American army was too weak.

• He wanted to live in England.

What did Benedict Arnold give Major Andre to help the British win the war?

• A secret map of New York City.

• Plans for the fort at West Point.

• A list of American spies.

• Money to buy more soldiers.

What did the man on the horse first tell the American soldiers?

• He was a lost traveler.

• He was a British officer.

• He was looking for General Washington.

• He was a cowboy loyal to the king.

What important papers did the American soldiers find in the man's boot?

• A letter from his family.

• A map of the local area.

• Plans for West Point.

• Money from the British army.