Battle of Oriskany Quiz

What event significantly weakened the unity of the Iroquois Confederacy before the Battle of Oriskany?

• An internal leadership dispute

• A treaty signed with the French

• A severe drought affecting their lands

• The death of many elders, likely from smallpox

Which Iroquois nation decided to ally with the Patriots during the Battle of Oriskany?

• Senekas

• Cayugas

• Mohawkes

• Oneidos

What strategy did the Patriots use during the battle to maintain a continuous attack?

• They stayed in pairs, one reloading while the other fired

• They used guerrilla tactics

• They used cavalry charges

• They set up defensive fortifications

What was the immediate consequence for the British after the Battle of Oriskany?

• They captured Fort Stanwick

• They lost their Iroquois allies

• They signed a peace treaty with the Patriots

• They gained more Iroquois allies

How is the Battle of Oriskany remembered among the First Nations?

• As the place of great sadness

• As a victory for the Iroquois

• As a turning point in the war

• As a minor skirmish