The British Campaign to Capture Philadelphia

What was the main reason the British wanted to capture Philadelphia in 1777?

• To recruit more soldiers

• To secure a trade route

• To establish a new capital for the British

• To gain control of the Continental Congress

Why did the British have to change their route from the Delaware Bay to the Chesapeake Bay?

• They received new orders from the British government

• The weather was unfavorable

• There were obstructions in the Delaware Bay

• They were attacked by American forces

What strategic mistake did Washington make during the Battle of Brandywine?

• He attacked too early in the morning

• He split his forces into too many divisions

• He underestimated the British forces

• He failed to guard Wistar's Ford

Who helped maintain order during the American retreat at the Battle of Brandywine?

• General John Sullivan

• Lord Stirling

• General von Knyphausen

• Marquis de Lafayette

What was the outcome of the Battle of Brandywine for the American forces?

• They suffered heavy losses but remained intact

• They successfully defended Philadelphia

• They retreated to New York

• They captured British generals