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What was the British plan to win the war?

• Divide the colonies in half and fight them on two fronts

• Retreat to Canada

• Surrender to the Continental Army

• Build more cannons and ships

Where did George Washington and his troops retreat after losing New York City?

• Hudson River and then into New Jersey

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Canada

What tactic did Washington use to surprise the Hessian troops in Trenton?

• Crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night

• Sending a peace treaty

• Surrendering

• Building a fort

Who suggested the tactics of cutting down trees and building dams to slow down the British army?

• Tadeusz Kościuszko

• George Washington

• British General

• Albigence Waldo

What was the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• British retreated to Canada

• British captured Philadelphia

• Continental Army surrendered

• More than 6,000 British soldiers surrendered

Where did George Washington and his men spend the winter of 1777 to 1778?

• Valley Forge in Pennsylvania

• New York City

• Saratoga, New York

• Fort Ticonderoga

What was the main problem faced by the soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Lack of winter coats and shoes

• Too much food

• Too warm weather

• Clean drinking water abundance

Who kept a diary during the time at Valley Forge and expressed discontent in December 1777?

• Tadeusz Kościuszko

• George Washington

• British General

• Albigence Waldo

What did George Washington fear might happen to his men in December 1777?

• Starve, dissolve, or disperse

• Win the war easily

• Get reinforcements

• Surrender to the British

What was the turning point for George Washington and the Continental Army in 1778?

• Capture of Philadelphia

• The tide beginning to turn in their favor

• Defeat at Valley Forge

• Surrender to the British