American Revolution Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
appointed commander of Patriot troops | George Washington |
was killed at Quebec | Richard Montgomery |
was slowed down by sickness and bad weather in Montreal on the way to Quebec | Richard Montgomery |
proposed that Congress declare independence | Richard Henry Lee |
What two leaders and their men ran out of food on their way to Quebec? | Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen |
brought ammunition to be used in battle of Boston | Henry Knox |
wrote the Declaration of Independence | Thomas Jefferson |
was wounded at Quebec | Benedict Arnold |
Where was Benedict Arnold headed to when his riverboats leaked? | Quebec |
Where was ammunition brought from to be used in the battle of Boston? | Ft. Ticonderoga |
Chandeliers were used to form a barrier against the British at the battle of...... | Boston |
The Provincial Congress declared a day of prayer and fasting after the loss of which battle? | Quebec |
Who won the battle of Quebec? | British |
Who won the battle of Boston? | Patriots (Americans) |
How did Henry Knox get the ammunition and cannons from Ft. Ticonderoga to Boston? | on sleds |
Who did not vote at all for independence? | New York |
How many colonies voted in favor of independence? | 12 |
What was attached to the front of the chandeliers? | barrels of stones |
Which two commanders worked together to take Ft Ticonderoga and then again later at Quebec? | Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen |
How did George Washington begin his day? | with prayer time |
List at least 3 things George Washington did that made him a good military leader. | (1) Organized his staff; (2) Replaced officers who could not do the job; (3) Ordered training exercises; (4) Rode among his soldiers; (5) Punished those who disobeyed |
List at least 3 things George Washington did that might prove he was a Christian? | (1) Directed soldiers to fear God, go to church, and not use curse words; (2) Practiced Christian virtues; (3) Respected God's Word; (4) Maintained a daily prayer life |
What problems did Patriot troops encounter on their way to Quebec? | (1) Riverboats leaked; (2) Icy rapids damaged boats more; (3) Rain raised river to 10 feet; (4) Ran out of food (Some men even ate candles!) |
Name four reasons the Declaration of Independence was important. | (1) Stated reasons for rebelling; (2) Listed 27 wrongs by King George III; (3) Explained how the new nation would be governed; (4) Stated that the colonists stood together, united |
Name the six battles we've studies so far in the order they took place, and tell the winner of each. B=British/A=American | (1) Lexington (B); (2) Concord (A); (3) Ft. Ticonderoga (A); (4) Bunker Hill (B); (5) Quebec (B); (6) Boston (A) |
Created by:
pcsteacher
Popular U.S. History sets