112 Tadeusz Kościuszko - One Minute History

Kostuszko, a Polish military architect, joins the American Revolution, serving as a Colonel under General Gates. He plays a crucial role in the strategic retreat from Fort Ticonderoga and constructs defenses at Bemis Heights, leading to a tactical advantage for the Americans. This results in General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, prompting France to recognize the United States and join the war, significantly altering the course of the American Revolution.

Which country did Tadeusz Kościuszko leave to join the American Revolution?

• Italy

• Poland

• Germany

• France

Under which Major General did Kościuszko serve in the Continental Army?

• Major General Horatio Gates

• General George Washington

• Major General Nathanael Greene

• General Benedict Arnold

What natural obstacles did Kościuszko and his men use to protect their retreat from Fort Ticonderoga?

• Rivers and lakes

• Deserts and dunes

• Mountains and valleys

• Trees and streams

Where did Kościuszko construct defenses that put the British at a tactical disadvantage?

• Yorktown

• Valley Forge

• Bemis Heights

• Bunker Hill

Which country's recognition of the United States was influenced by the American victory at Saratoga?

• Spain

• Russia

• France

• Netherlands