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WorksheetsOn the Battlefield and at home
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 26mins
What was important about the Battle of Saratoga?
The British surrender meant the war was finally over.
The Americans won control of New York and Canada.
The British brought over more troops to control most of the colonies.
The French agreed to help the Americans fight the British.
What did Deborah Samson do to fight as a soldier in the American Revolution?
She disguised herself as a man
She signed up to fight
She disguised herself as a nurse
She spied for the patriots
What was Philis Wheatley known for?
She was known for spying on the British soldiers
She was known for being the first African American to fight in the American Revolution
She was known for being the first African American writer to have a book published
She was known for helping decode messages sent back and forth amongst the British
In the Battle of Monmouth, women—usually the wives or girlfriends of the American soldiers—delivered water to the troops to keep them cool in the heat. One of the gunners, William Hays, was wounded in action, and his wife, Mary Ludwick Hays, took over his position. Under which name has she gone down in history as?
Molly Pitcher
Mary Ludwick Hays
Phyllis Wheatley
Mary Poppins
Which is the correct definition of the word mercenaries
Sons of Liberty
American militia
British redcoats
Germany soldiers
What was one effect of Ethan Allen capturing Fort Ticonderoga?
George Washington had 59 canons
The Patriots won the war
The Revolutionary War began
Henry Knox was able to take the canons to New York
One effect of Ethan Allan capturing Fort Ticonderoga is
Henry Knox fled to New York
The British retreated to Canada and then New York
George Washington was able to sail to Washington D.C
The French gave the Patriots support
What is the best definition of retreat?
sign up for service
to go forward
To pull back
a good attitude
George Washington planned a surprise attack at
Trenton, New Jersey
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, New York
Washington, D.C.
What was one effect of the battles of Trenton and Princeton?
Morale was high and soldiers re-enlisted
The British were scared and felt defeated
The French came to help the Patriots
George Washington knew he would be elected the first president.
John Burgoyne was
A British general
a Patriot General
a friend of George Washington
a signer of the Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Saratoga was important because a
Benjamin Franklin was fighting in that battle
General Burgoyne won for the first time
Albany was captured by the British
The French agreed to help the Patriots after they won the battle
Benedict Arnold
lost the battle of Saratoga
Was the hero of Saratoga, but later betrayed the country
was a British general
Helped convince the French to fight with the Patriots
Which description(s) best fit Valley forge
harsh -- little food and clothing
sunny and warm
many died of disease, hunger and cold
plenty of food and water
Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain?
King John III
King George III
King Joseph III
King Zach IV
