Battlefields and Historical Preservation Quiz

Which three battlefields are discussed in the video?

• Lexington, Concord, and Trenton

• Brandywine, New Town, and Sacket's Harbor

• Yorktown, Saratoga, and Bunker Hill

• Gettysburg, Antietam, and Bull Run

Why was Philadelphia a major target for General Hal?

• It was the largest city in the colonies

• It was the colonial capital and seat of Congress

• It had the largest port in the colonies

• It was the birthplace of George Washington

What natural feature did Washington use for defense at Brandywine?

• Brandywine Creek

• A series of forts

• A dense forest

• A mountain range

How did the British manage to outmaneuver Washington's forces?

• By launching a surprise naval attack

• By using a diversionary force and crossing unguarded fords

• By attacking at night

• By bribing local guides

What was the outcome of the Battle of Brandywine for Washington's army?

• They were completely destroyed

• They captured the British general

• They won a decisive victory

• They managed an orderly retreat

Why is the 15-acre parcel at Brandywine significant?

• It contains the oldest building in the area

• It is where Washington was captured

• It is in the heart of the action and key to the battle

• It was the site of the final battle

Which battle is described as the largest single-day land battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Brandywine

What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

• A society for preserving ancient Roman history

• A fraternal organization of Continental Army officers

• A club for Revolutionary War reenactors

• A group of historians dedicated to the Civil War

What is the role of the American Revolution Institute?

• To organize reenactments of Revolutionary War battles

• To provide educational resources and programs about the American Revolution

• To fund archaeological digs at battle sites

• To publish novels about the American Revolution

What is the significance of preserving battlefields like Brandywine?

• They are popular tourist attractions

• They provide insights into historical military strategies

• They are used for military training exercises

• They are the only places where reenactments can occur