Woods Runner Chapters 15 & 16

Front

What will happen to Annie if Samuel and Abner don't come back?

Back

Matthew's family will take her in.

Front

Why were people fighting the redcoats according to Abner?

Back

People no longer wanted the way of life the English Crown provides and are sick of being told what to do by a crazy king.

Front

How did the British soldiers act when they came by?

Back

They were non-threatening and did not stop marching.

Front

True or False: By the end of 1776, there were over five thousand prisoners in New York.

Back

True.

Front

What is Samuel's mother's mission?

Back

Deliver a message to Samuel's father.

Front

What does the term 'redcoats' refer to in the context of the American Revolution?

Back

The British soldiers, known for their red uniforms.

Front

What was a common reason for American colonists to oppose British rule?

Back

They felt they were being unfairly taxed without representation.

Front

What role did families play during the American Revolution?

Back

Families often supported soldiers and took in orphans or those displaced by the war.

Front

What is the significance of the year 1776 in American history?

Back

It is the year the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

Front

What does the term 'orphan' mean?

Back

A child whose parents are deceased.