ECESD: Social Studies Week #26

Why was the attack on Trenton such a big surprise?

• because the soldiers marched so quietly

• because the soldiers were camped so far away

• because the soldiers had an agreement not to fight in December

• because it was Christmas Day

What phrase from Thomas Paine was inspirational during the crossing of the Delaware?

• Give me liberty or give me death.

• I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

• The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

• Fourscore and seven years ago.

What was the importance of Valley Forge to the War for Independence?

• The weather was cold and snowy.

• The men were trained as soldiers and became an army.

• Many had no shoes and old, torn clothing.

• General Frederick von Steuben was there.

Who volunteered to fight in the war and helped bring the support of France?

• Joseph Plumb Martin

• Marquis de Lafayette

• George Hewes

• John Malcolm

What famous Battle on Dec. 25, 1776 involved the Hessians?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of New Jersey

• The Battle of Trenton

What was one of Lafayette’s greatest contributions to the war?

• He convinced the king of France to give funding, supplies, and support to the Patriots.

• He saved Washington from a bullet.

• He learned English.

• He fought at Bunker Hill.

Which battle ended with the surrender of the British that ended the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Lexington

Why does Betsy Ross’ family feel she made the first flag?

• She wrote about it in her diary.

• They have the first flag.

• They have papers showing she was paid.

• Washington mentioned it in his diary.

Who was the only other successful military leader to resign their commission?

• Caesar

• General Cornwallis

• Alexander

• Cincinnatus

The most important term in the treaty that ended the War for Independence was that __________.

• the British would keep Florida

• Britain would recognize the United States as a free and independent nation

• Loyalists would be treated fairly

• the Mississippi could be used by both the U.S. and Britain