Vocabulary
What prefix means again?
Is this a compound sentence?
She likes to eat pizza and she loves to dance.
(The comma is left out on purpose so that it does not give the answer away)
Give two examples of covert communication used by spies.
Secret codes (mathematical, alphabetical)
Invisible Ink
Pigeons
Hidden messages in pamphlets and publications
Give two examples of covert communication used by spies.
Secret codes (mathematical, alphabetical)
Invisible Ink
Pigeons
Hidden messages in pamphlets and publications
What is the name of Abner's friend who owns a boat?
Matthew
What is a suffix that means "someone who does something or supports a cause"
-ist
_______ going to the party to celebrate ______ puppy's birthday.
Which word goes where?
there, their, they're
they're, their
Who were the Hessians?
German soldiers hired to fight for the British
How long after the event of Washington Crossing the Delaware was the painting made? (within 5-10 years)
75 years
Where were Samuel's parents?
Being held as prisoners in New York
What does the suffix -ism mean?
A state, condition, or system of beliefs
Is this a compound sentence?
He ran quickly but did not win the race.
(Commas are left out on purpose)
No
How is Abner an example of Civilian Intelligence?
Abner was not part of the military, but he was a part of a group of civilians that spied and carried messages for the patriot cause.
On the night of Christmas, George Washington initiated a surprise attack on British soldiers in Trenton. What type of soldiers were they, and why was this battle important?
They were Hessian soldiers. The battle was important because it was a much-needed win for the Continental Army; more men signed up after, and France started to support the Americans.
What did Abner give to Samuel to help him after they separate?
What is a settlement?
A place where people build their houses to live
there, their, they're
How many American prisoners died while being held captive?
Over 10,000
Which battle was considered the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington
What type of food did Abner recommend that Samuel's father eat to regain his strength?
Fat, from a raccoon or bear.
What word means the line where wilderness begins and civilization ends?
frontier
Write a compound sentence.
....
The American Army had three parts: Continentals, militia, and Rangers. What were the differences between them?
Continentals were trained and had weapons (Brown Bess(
Militia were volunteers, often ran from the battle.
Rangers were trained in special tactics
What is the name of the group of people that met in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence? Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Continental Congress, Thomas Jefferson