What is the legacy of Kazimierz Pulaski in American history?

The American Revolution

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Ryszarda Kaczkowski
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Leading the Boston Tea Party
Founding the Sons of Liberty
Organizing and leading American cavalry units
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Answer explanation
Kazimierz Pułaski (or: Casimir Pulaski ) is remembered as a hero who fought for independence and freedom in Poland and the United States.
Numerous places and events are named in his honor, and he is commemorated by many works of art. Pulaski is one of only eight people to be awarded honorary United States citizenship.
He came to the United States in 1777 to serve in Washington's army and helped form the American cavalry, which played a crucial role during the Revolutionary War. Some even credit Pulaski with saving Washington's life during the Battle of Brandywine.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did Tadeusz Kościuszko play in the American Revolution?
Commander of the Continental Army
Chief engineer of American fortifications
Leading diplomat negotiating with European powers
Governor of Virginia
Answer explanation
Two months after Ben Franklin helped draft the Declaration of Independence, a surprise visitor walked into his Philadelphia shop.
The young man’s curly brown hair cascaded down toward his shoulders, and his English was so broken, he switched to French. Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a 30-year-old Pole just off the boat from Europe via the Caribbean, introduced himself and offered to enlist as an officer in the new American nation’s army.
He ended up being the main engineer during the American Revolution. He designed forts and defenses, like those at West Point (i.e. Fort Putnam shown on the picture), which helped American forces win key battles like Saratoga and Yorktown.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year did the American Revolution officially begin?
1773
1775
1776
1777
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following nations provided significant military and financial support to the American colonies during the Revolution?
Spain
Russia
France
Netherlands
Answer explanation
France supported the American colonies during the Revolution to weaken its rival, Britain, and regain lost territories. It also wanted to establish itself as a major world power.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In response to the Stamp Act, colonial representatives gathered at which event to petition King George III for repeal?
Continental Congress
Albany Congress
First Continental Congress
Stamp Act Congress
Answer explanation
duh.
The Stamp Act Congress was a meeting held in 1765 in New York City where representatives from nine American colonies gathered to protest against the Stamp Act.
At the congress, delegates drafted petitions and sent them to the British government, arguing that the Stamp Act violated their rights as British subjects.
The Stamp Act Congress was one of the first actions where the representatives from American colonies stood together against the British rule.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What famous slogan became a rallying cry for the American colonists protesting British policies?
Give me liberty or give me death!
No taxation without representation!
United we stand, divided we fall!
Don't tread on me!
Answer explanation
"No taxation without representation!" means that people shouldn't be taxed if they don't have a say in the government making the tax laws.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following battles is associated with Tadeusz Kościuszko's engineering skills in designing defenses?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Answer explanation
The battle of Saratoga took place on the fields of upstate New York, nine miles south of the town of Saratoga.
In accordance with British plans, General John Burgoyne was attempting to invade New England from Canada with the goal of isolating New England from the rest of the United States.
Tadeusz Kościuszko was an engineer in the Battle of Saratoga. He built defenses that helped the American forces win.
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