Vocabulary
Embark:
"In the 1770s, it took courage to embark, or set sail, on an ocean voyage."
Set sail, go on a mission
Who is the main character in “Dangerous Crossings”?
Johnny Adams
Conduct
"The captain made sure that all jobs were done. He was responsible for the ship's conduct."
the action or manner of managing an activity or organization.
On what day did Young Johnny Adams leave?
"On a cold February day in 1778..." Page 328
What battle did Johnny witness when he was younger?
The Battle of Bunker Hill.
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Survey
"These soldiers surveyed the harbor, scanning for signs of the enemy navy."
To scan
What was John Adams’ role during the voyage?
Convince me
Cramped
"In storms, travelers were thrown about in their cramped crowded quarters."
Small, not a lot of room
Who was the captain?
Captain Tucker, page 330
While they were getting chased by a ship, but what came next?
A storm!!!
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Brace
"These sailors got used to bracing, or securing, themselves when storms struck.
Secure
Who accompanied John Adams on the journey?
His father
Representatives
"Ben Franklin and other representatives of the U.S. sailed to France on diplomatic missions."
a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Captain Tucker's new... finish the sentence
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twenty-four gun frigate, the Boston, had a deck more than a hundred feet long.
What hit the ship?
How many crew members got hurt?
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"The ship has been struck by lightning!" The main mast was shattered, and 4 crew members got hurt.
Pressing
"Sailing vessels served a pressing need when they delivered urgently needed to trade goods.
Urgently
Why was John Adams traveling to France?
"Americans would need much help to achieve their freedom, and Johhny and his father were glad to be a part of it."
Viewpoint
"From the viewpoint of the British, their navy was the best. U.S. sailors had another opinion."
Perspective
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Finish the sentence, "Though John Adams also felt ill, he distracted himself by writing in his diary. "Sea...............
Odor."
"Seasickness," He wrote, "seems to be in the Effect of Agitation... The smoke of Seacoal, the Smell of stagnant putrid Water, the odour of the Ship where the Sailors sleep, or any other offensive Odor" would not trigger it alone."
What was the jellyfish in a bucket called?
Portuguese man-of-war
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Distracted:
"The sunset distracted this sailor. She stopped working to look at the clouds."
To lose focus.
How did the crew contribute to the success of the mission?
The protected the passengers and kept the boat running.
Shattered
"Divers still find the shattered remains of vessels that broke up and sank long ago."
broken into many pieces.
How many ships chased the Boston?
Three, but two quickly fell behind.
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What day did the arrive in Europe?
March 24
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