The Battle of Bennington Quiz

Why did General John Stark assemble his militia in Bennington, Vermont?

• To conduct training exercises

• To negotiate with the British

• To celebrate a victory

• To prepare for a British force coming from Canada

What was the primary objective of Colonel Friedrich Baum's expedition into Vermont?

• To capture General John Stark

• To gather horses, reinforcements, and supplies

• To establish a new base

• To recruit more loyalist volunteers

How did the Patriots gain an advantage during the battle?

• By negotiating a truce

• By capturing all British cannons

• By receiving reinforcements from the Green Mountain Boys

• By using advanced weaponry

What was the outcome of the battle for Baum's forces?

• They were almost entirely destroyed

• They captured Bennington

• They formed an alliance with the Patriots

• They successfully retreated

What was the significant consequence of the Battle of Bennington for General Burgoyne?

• It strengthened his army

• It led to his surrender at Saratoga

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It allowed him to capture Vermont