The Turtle- Liberty Kids

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True or False: The British ships blocked Manhattan Island to block supplies and troops from getting to the patriot troops.

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True

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What does blockade mean?

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Ships blocking entrance to a harbor.

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What did the old fisherman see? A round, bright light under the water. A phantom or sea monster. A family of turtles. Fish

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A round, bright light under the water. A phantom or sea monster.

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What did the 3 friends find when they went out that night?

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An underwater boat (submarine).

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True or False: The plan for the turtle was to bomb the flagship and break the blockade.

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True

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What did James volunteer to help do?

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Tow the turtle in place on his rowboat.

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Who was the “Father of Submarines”?

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David Bushnell

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Why was breaking the blockade an important move for the patriots?

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The patriots needed to get supplies and troops into the harbor to keep fighting the war.