American Revolution

Question 1

Assistant Curator Matthew Skic says he thinks that July 1776 was the most important part of the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence

Question 2

Did you enjoy learning about the Museum of the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

yes, no

Question 3

Many historians think the “most remarkable part of George Washington’s life” was when he was a general in the war. WHY?

Accepted Answer

He was not prepared to lead troops in battle., Before the war, George Washington had a good life., He led the Americans to victory., He believed so strongly in the idea of freedom from Britain

Question 4

What did they do?

Accepted Answer

American fighters went to war against the British.

Question 5

. Lauren and Matthew show you a number of items used by Revolutionary War soldiers. Which do you like best?

Accepted Answer

pocketbook, knapsack, canteen, cartridge box

Question 6

Why did London Pleasants join the British army?

Accepted Answer

The British offered freedom to enslaved people who fought on their side., He was enslaved on a plantation in Virginia.

Question 7

The Battle of Brooklyn is important because

Accepted Answer

This was the first major battle of the Revolutionary War

Question 8

Do you like our field trip so far?

Accepted Answer

no, yes

Question 9

What was fighting in the war like for Joseph and other American soldiers?

Accepted Answer

horrifying, difficult

Question 10

Who was in charge of the colonies?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain, ruled by King George III, was in charge of the colonies.

Question 11

What was the first battle that 15-year-old Josesph Plumb Martin fought in?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Brooklyn

Question 12

What do you see and hear about the different types of people who were involved in the war?

Accepted Answer

You see African Americans, Native Americans, and women.

Question 13

Declaration of Independence: a document declaring the freedom of the ____________________ from British rule.

Accepted Answer

13 American colonies

Question 14

The colonists became angry because they no longer wanted to

Accepted Answer

be ruled by the British government

Question 15

The field trip starts more than 250 years ago when America was made up of

Accepted Answer

13 colonies

Question 16

What challenges did they face when fighting the war?

Accepted Answer

Joseph saw other soldiers wounded and injured., The American soldiers were outnumbered by the British.

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