QUIZ Lesson 7

Quiz - Lesson 7 

1. After liberating Boston, why did Washington know it would be nearly impossible to take New York? 

2. Describe the 30,000 troops from Europe that outraged Americans.

3. After a whole day of fighting, what helped Washington and his troops escape from New York? 

4. Who was Washington trusted young spy and what words did he say just before being hung by the British? 

5. Washington retreated across the state of _______  and crossed the ______ River. 

6. What famous words inspired Washington's troops to a renewed commitment? 

7. Crossing the _______ , Washington's troops caught the British mercenaries off guard because they were _______  

8. General Howe sent  _______  to punish Washington. As he got close to the river, he saw _______ . The next morning they found only _______ .

9. Washington had gone around in the night and taken _______ 

10. What British atrocities during the winter of 1776-77 further incensed the Americans? 

11. What British military strategy was attempted in New England? 

12. Which British general was to come out of Canada? 

13. What American general tried to convince Congress that he should replace Washington? 

14. What victory brought the British defeat in New England? 

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