Joseph Plumb Martin and the Revolutionary War

At what age did Joseph Plumb Martin decide to join the Revolutionary War?

• 14

• 17

• 15

• 16

What was the original title of Joseph Plumb Martin's memoir?

• A Soldier's Tale

• The Revolutionary War Diary

• A Narrative of Some of the Adventures, Dangers and Sufferings of a Revolutionary Soldier

• Private Yankee Doodle

What were the main challenges faced by Martin and his fellow soldiers during the war?

• Lack of weapons

• Disease

• Red Coats

• Hunger, exhaustion, and the elements

What extreme measure did soldiers take during the winter of 1779 due to lack of food?

• Traded with the enemy

• Stole from local markets

• Ate their own shoes

• Hunted wild animals

What did Martin struggle with after the war ended?

• Writing his memoir

• Finding a job

• Claiming a veteran's pension

• Reuniting with family