Dangerous Crossing
These soldiers surveyed the harbor, scanning for signs of the enemy.
to look over, scan
Willful, contrary patriots refused to obey British laws. What does contrary mean?
unfavorable
This boy is pretending to be Paul Revere on his legendary midnight ride. What does legendary mean?
famous
Colonial dockworkers unloaded provisions from newly arrived ships in port. What are provisions?
needed goods
A young man summons his courage and signs the enlistment roster that will make him a soldier. What does summons mean?
call up
Johnny and his father were embarking on a journey to _________________.
France
In 1765 a ___________ tax was laid on certain printed items in America.
stamp
What generalizations can you make about Molly Pitcher?
She was brave and caring.
What event in the article is described first?
Thomas Forten works making sails.
Joseph and Sybil both............
risk their lives to help.
Captain Tucker's new twenty-four gun frigate, the ___________, had a deck more than a hundred feet long.
Boston
What was dumped into the Boston Harbor?
tea
What caused the death of fifty-six British soldiers during the battle?
Heat stroke caused the death of 56 soldiers.
What aspect of U.S. history best explains the fact that Thomas Forten has to buy his wife's freedom?
the practice of slavery
Continentals are ..............
professional soldiers.
John Adams's diary is a firsthand account of life during a time history. That makes it a _______________ source.
primary
King George said he felt as strong as a lion!
What figure of speech is used in that sentence?
Why did the British retreat after the first day of battle?
They were afraid they would lose.
What happens after the crew on the Royal Louis sights three British ships?
The Royal Louis surrenders.
Sybil is more well known because.....
George Washington thanks her.
It was dangerous to cross the ocean, but time was pressing. The war with England, now almost three years old, was not going well. What time of year was it?
mid-winter
On November 25, 1781, the news reached London that the English army under General Cornwallis had surrendered at Yorktown to General ______________.
Washington
What conclusion can you draw from Washington's surprise when he saw Molly firing the cannon?
It was unusual for women to fire cannons.
Why was James Forten worried after his ship surrendered?
There were rumors that captured Africans were being sold into slavery.
How are Sybil Ludington and Paul Revere alike?
They both make brave rides.