Liberty Kids Postmaster

Who controlled the mail system?

• Colonists

• The French

• The British

• Farmers

• The mail system was independent

Why were colonists nervous about sending letters through the mail?

• The mail was often lost in storms.

• The mail was extremely slow.

• British soldiers were burning down mail stations.

• Loyalists and Tories were opening mail to expose revolutionaries.

Who appointed the Postmaster General?

• The President

• The First Continental Congress

• The British Army

• The Second Continental Congress

• The people voted

Sarah learns that Dr. Franklin loses his position as __________, but will not go to jail. 

• Postmaster

• President

• King

The mail was so important in the American Revolution because it was a way for people to communicate over long distances and it was important for the mail to travel safely.

• True

• False- mail didn't exist

Who was the first Postmaster General of the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

In the context of the American Revolution, why was the role of the Postmaster important?

• To deliver newspapers

• To ensure communication between colonies

• To collect taxes

• To recruit soldiers

Which of the following was a responsibility of the Postmaster during the American Revolution?

• Organizing town meetings

• Managing postal routes

• Leading military operations

• Drafting the Declaration of Independence

What was a major challenge faced by the Postmaster during the American Revolution?

• Lack of horses

• Interception of mail by the British

• Shortage of paper

• Weather conditions

How did the postal system contribute to the unity of the American colonies?

• By spreading propaganda

• By facilitating communication

• By providing employment

• By offering free services