Download Liberty Video (Part 3)

Liberty Video (Part 3)
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Famous Quote…
What was the famous quote stated in a letter from George Washington to his friend in England about
the start of the Revolutionary War?
1.
What were the conditions like for the American army in December 1776?
2.
Who wrote “The American Crisis?” What impact did it have on the colonies?
3.
What will happen to Washington’s troops on December 31, 1776?
4.
What was the password for the American soldiers at the battle of Trenton?
5.
When did the battle of Trenton take place? What was the significance of this date?
6.
Why was the victory at Trenton so important?
7.
How long did it take for General Burgoyne’s army to go from Lake Champlain to Fort Ticonderoga?
8.
What happened to the British at the Battle of Bennington?
9.
How long did it take Burgoyne to go from Fort Edwards to Saratoga? Where was his final destination
supposed to be?
10.
What was the secret code for Daniel Morgan’s rifle corps?
11.
What did Morgan’s rifle corps do that was considered a major breech of 18th century etiquette?
12.
General Burgoyne’s troops were outnumbered by the American troops by what amount at Saratoga?
Why?
13.
Who led the counter attack for the Americans at the battle of Saratoga? Explain
14.
What happened in France as a result of the defeat of the British at Saratoga? Why?