The Legend of William Tell
William Tell was from what country?
Switzerland
This story takes place during this war.
The War for Independence
Who wrote Barbara Frietchie?
John Greeleaf Whittier
What country did William the Silent rule?
Holland
Explain how Paul Revere showed patriotism.
Paul Revere showed patriotism by warning the colonists that the British were coming.
What did Gessler hang in the marketplace ?
a hat
I sent Colonel John Laurens to France.
General Washington
Explain why Barbara Frietchie is a patriot
She showed her patriotism by displaying and defending the flag eve when the Confederates said they would shoot it.
According to “The Man for the Hour,” whom did General Washington select to ask King Louis for aid?
John Laurens
In “William the Silent,” the people chose this as a reward for their courage.
a university
William Tell was well-known for his skill with this.
the cross-bow
Laurens sailed for France on this ship.
Alliance
…with malice toward none; with charity for all
Honest Abe
In “The Legend of William Tell,” what did Gessler hang on a pole for all to bow to?
a hat
In “God Save Our President,” the president of the United States is called this.
patriot
This was the target on the head of William’s son.
an apple
How old was Laurens in this story?
26
”he named her sergeant with manly praise.”
Molly Pitcher
According to “The Forgotten Hero, Mr. Canfield had earned this.
the Medal of Honor
Who wrote “the Centennial Meditation of Columbia”?
Sidney Lanier
I killed Gessler.
William Tell
Did Benjamin Franklin go with Laurens to request aid from King Louis?
no.
“I, too, feel the same beautiful thank-you-God, that all we Americans say here today.”
Thanksgiving Day
Mr. Caufield had this occupation.
a janitor of a school
Explain why Magda is was a patriot.
Magda showed her patriotism by sharing her love for America in her prayer.