Fast and Curious Battle of Monmouth

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Who is believed to be the historical figure known as "Molly Pitcher"?

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Mary Ludwig Hayes McCauley

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Monmouth?

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A draw after nightfall

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What was ironic about the British capturing Philadelphia?

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It occurred the same month the Americans won the Battle of Saratoga.

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What was General Washington's emphasis after the Battle of Monmouth?

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Avoiding major battles

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What was the last major battle for General Washington and the Continental Army?

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The Battle of Yorktown

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Which of the following forced an end to the Battle of Monmouth? Fighting ended when night fell, Fighting ended when the British captured Molly Pitcher, Fighting ended when the Americans took control of the field of battle, Fighting ended when Marquis de Lafayette was killed

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Fighting ended when night fell.

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Why was the British army moving from Philadelphia to New York when the Battle of Monmouth broke out?

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A change in strategy due to the entry of France into the war

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Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga? Options: British troops gained confidence, General Burgoyne resigned, Great Britain withdrew from Canada, European countries came to the aid of America

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European countries came to the aid of America

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Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York? unfamiliar territory, not enough soldiers, insufficient supplies, poor communication

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unfamiliar territory

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Prussian military officer that drilled Continental army soldiers at Valley Forge.

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Baron Friedrich von Steuben