Name: _________________________________________________
Directions: Answer the following questions using this link:
http://revolution.mrdonn.org/index.html
The Battle of Bunker Hill
1. How does the British army view the Minutemen?
2. Each militia member was supposed to supply his own ___________________________.
3. What famous quote does Colonel Prescott echo to his men? Why does he say this
quote?
4. The British win the battle but it does not feel like they won. Why is that?
Winter Encampment at Valley Forge
1. Where was Valley Forge located?
2. Who commanded the colonial troops at Valley Forge?
3. In 3-4 sentences, describe what it was like at Valley Forge?
4. The men in the colonial army were fighting for _____________________________.
5. How are the conditions different for the British in Philadelphia?
6. What role did Martha Washington play in helping the colonial army?
7. Who is responsible for getting the French to help the colonists?
The Declaration of Independence
1. How long does it take Thomas Jefferson to write the original Declaration of
Independence?
2. Who were the two men that read and edited the Declaration of Independence
before the next meeting of Congress?
3. What were a majority of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
The Story of Benedict Arnold
1. Benedict Arnold was a member of the Sons of _________________________________.
2. What does he learn after the battle at Fort Ticonderoga?
3. What happens in Philadelphia in the spring of 1778 that played a tremendous role
in Arnold’s betrayal?
4. How does Washington learn of his betrayal?
5. Explain what it means today if someone is called a Benedict Arnold?
Myths and Facts of Paul Revere’s Ride
Directions : Write a one paragraph (6-8 sentences) summary comparing the myths
and facts of Paul Revere’s ride.