lesson 8
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Laura Rodriguez
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Open Ended
What challenges do you think soldiers in the Continental Army faced during the American Revolution?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following vocabulary words best describes the emotional state of soldiers during a difficult battle?
front
morale
tactics
bleak
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Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the Continental Army at the start of the war?
It was a professional force with many cannons and ships.
It was mostly farmers and shopkeepers with little training and few cannons.
It had the largest navy and most experienced soldiers in the world.
It fought only at sea and avoided land battles.
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Multiple Choice
According to the passage, what plan did the British believe would help them win early in the war?
Block all colonial ports and wait for the colonists to surrender.
Divide the colonies in half and fight them on two fronts.
Capture only southern colonies to weaken morale.
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Send most troops to Canada and avoid New York.
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Audio Response
At the beginning of the war between the British and the colonists, who seemed most likely to win the war, and why?
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Multiple Select
Which factors contributed to the Continental Army's initial disadvantages compared to the British Army? Select all that apply.
Lack of experience and training
Fewer cannons and ships
More soldiers
Better strategic plans
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Multiple Choice
What was the result of Washington’s December 25, 1776 attack on Trenton?
The British captured Washington and his officers.
More than 1,000 Hessian troops were forced to surrender in a surprise attack.
The Continental Army was pushed into Canada.
The battle ended without a clear winner.
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Multiple Choice
How did the victory at Trenton affect the Continental Army?
It caused many soldiers to quit the army.
It convinced the British to end the war early.
It greatly improved the morale of Washington’s troops.
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Fill in the Blanks
Washington and his men crossed the
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Match
Match each person or place with its correct description.
Tadeusz Kościuszko
Saratoga
Fort Ticonderoga
Hudson River
Polish engineer who shared defensive str
Site where British attacks failed agains
Fort recaptured by the British marching
Waterway along which Washington retreate
Polish engineer who shared defensive str
Site where British attacks failed agains
Fort recaptured by the British marching
Waterway along which Washington retreate
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Multiple Select
Which 3 defensive tactics did Kościuszko suggest to slow down the British army during retreats?
March only at night to avoid detection
Build forts at strong defensive spots
Cut down trees to block roads
Destroy bridges and build dams to overflow roads
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Multiple Choice
Which statement best explains why the Battle of Saratoga was important?
It was the first big victory for the Continental Army.
It ended the war immediately.
It forced Washington to retreat to the Hudson River.
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Multiple Choice
According to the passage, why were the log cabins at Valley Forge not enough to keep the soldiers healthy?
They were too far from rivers for water.
They were burned by the British.
They had no doors or roofs.
They were crowded and damp, and food and clean water were scarce.
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Open Ended
Using details from the passage, explain why Washington feared that many soldiers might give up and go home during the winter at Valley Forge.
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Multiple Choice
Which evidence from the passage shows just how unprepared the soldiers were for the cold at Valley Forge?
They built stone castles to stay warm.
They swam in the river to keep clean.
They slept in heated tents every night.
Their injured feet left bloody footprints in the snow.
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Open Ended
What strategies did Kościuszko suggest to help the Continental Army slow down the British, and how did these tactics contribute to the victory at Saratoga?
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Hotspot
Which events were causes of the American Revolution?
Select THREE correct answers.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following vocabulary words from Activity Page 8.1 best describes the mood of the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
Strategic
Bleak
Morale
Tactics
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Fill in the Blanks
During the winter at Valley Forge, Washington wrote to Congress about the condition of his men. Fill in the blank: Many soldiers were unfit for duty because they were
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Multiple Choice
Based on the excerpt from Albigen Waldo's diary, what was the mood among the soldiers at Valley Forge?
Hopeful
Discontented
Excited
Confident
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following problems did the Continental Army face during the winter at Valley Forge?
Lack of food
Shortage of clean drinking water
Disease and frostbite
All of the above
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Open Ended
Why is Mother Nature referred to as another enemy?
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Multiple Choice
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War according to the timeline shown in Activity Page 6.2?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
The winter at Valley Forge
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Fill in the Blanks
The first shot fired in Lexington is often called the 'shot heard round the
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Open Ended
Reflecting on the role of the first shot fired in Lexington, explain how this event influenced the course of the American Revolutionary War.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are important elements to include when writing a body paragraph about a historical event?
A clear topic sentence
Personal opinions only
Supporting evidence from sources
Irrelevant anecdotes
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following people were involved in the events leading up to the battles of Lexington and Concord?
Paul Revere
King George III
Samuel Adams
All of the above
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Open Ended
How did the actions of the British Parliament and King George III contribute to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War?
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Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the events in early April 1775 involving the British Parliament, colonial militia, and key figures like Samuel Adams and John Hancock?
They marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
They ended the conflict between Britain and the colonies.
They resulted in the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
They led to peace negotiations with King George III.
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Multiple Select
Select all that apply: Which factors contributed to the Continental Army’s ability to surprise the Hessian troops during the crossing of the Delaware River?
The element of surprise
Difficult winter conditions
Support from the British Parliament
Strong leadership by George Washington
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Open Ended
What challenges did the Continental Army face during their crossing of the Delaware River, as depicted in Emanuel Leutze’s painting?
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Fill in the Blanks
Emanuel Leutze’s painting depicts the historic moment when General George Washington led Continental soldiers across the
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Fill in the Blanks
The Continental Army was formed to fight against
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Open Ended
Reflecting on today's lesson about the Continental Army's plight during the American Revolution, what is one challenge faced by the soldiers that stood out to you?
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