Generally Speaking: The American Revolution

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1. Who fought who in this famous war? America v.s. Britain America v.s. The Apache Indians America v.s. France America v.s. The Netherlands

2. The Battle of Bunker Hill is, perhaps, the most famous of all battles in the Revolution. The British advanced on the Patriots stationed on the hill how many times? 2 They were defeated before they could advance 1 3

3. At the Battle of Lexington and Concord (before the battle), a Redcoat General ordered the Patriots to lay down their arms and do what? Surrender Run away and scream Shake hands with the British Disperse

4. General Charles Cornwallis surrendered and ended the Revolution at what battle? Yorktown Saratoga Trenton Monmouth

5. To alert the local militia that the Redcoats were moving, a certain number of lanterns were hung in a church chapel. What was the famous saying about the lanterns? Stand together and the lanterns bring you luck A lantern turned thrice in the windowsill, and you will know if not to kill One if by land, two if by sea One in the chapel, one in the boats

6. Soldiers of what nationality were stationed at Trenton when Washington and his men sailed there on Christmas night, 1776? Hessian French American Mexican

7. This woman married William Hays. During the Battle of Monmouth, when her husband was injured, she grabbed his rifle and joined the firing at the British. Who is this woman? Mary "Molly Pitcher" Hays Sarah "Cannon-happy" Hays Nelly "Victory" Hays Claire "Sergeant" Hays

8. The Battle of Monmouth took place on June ___, 1778. 28 16 9 23

9. Henry Clinton was born in Newfoundland in 1730 and died in __________ in 1795. combat at Saratoga Boston Virginia Cornwall

10. Charles Cornwallis served in three major wars: Seven Years' War, American Revolution, and the _______________. Queen Anne's War Irish Rebellion of 1798 Slave Revolt of 1851 Washington War