1776: Chapter 1

• Investigate the Quote on the Title Page of Part I• What are some of the myths about KGIII that

McCullough debunked?

• Why was the British public so behind KGIII?

• What was the purpose of George III's address to Parliament? What were the opinions of others in Parliament and in England at this time?

1776: Chapter 2 (I and II)

• What made Nathaniel Greene symbolic of the Revolutionary movement? Explain

• Evaluate the Continental Army in 1775. Who are they? (Be very specific)

• Who was George Washington as a man as well as a Commander-in-Chief? What was his opinion of the job when he was offered it?

1776: Chapter 2 (III)• What was Washington’s strategy to force the

British out of Boston?

• How can we compare Henry Knox to Nathanael Greene?

• What accounted for the dip in American morale in the fall/winter of 75’?

• What really brought troops back for 1776?

1776: Chapter 3

• Review Quiz Questions– Role of Knox and Washington in the success at

Dorchester Heights• Who played a bigger role in the success?

– Pick one word that describes the Continental Army in January to March, 1776

1776: Chapter 4: The Thesis?

• Why was New York City more of a challenge to fight a battle than it was in Boston?

• Who were the loyalists? Describe their positions and the role they played.

• What was Washington’s Plan to defend the city?

• Knox stated on 7/2/76: “The eyes of all America are upon us. As we play our part, posterity will bless or curse us”- Parse This

1776: Chapter 4 (ctd)

• What did Staten Island offer the British Army in the Summer of 76’?

• On 7/12/76, NY was relentlessly bombed by British Man of Wars. Describe the effort of Lord Howe to effect a discussion with GW. – Why did it take four attempts? What was the result?

• GW broke a key rule of military strategy. Explain his justification for the decision and why such a decision could prove costly.

1776: Chapter 5

• What is a thesis statement for Chapter 5?

• The Brooklyn Campaign for the Continental Army was disastrous. Explain this statement in one paragraph.

• List how the British Strategy went perfectly according to plan

1776: Chapter 5

• How the did poor planning contribute to the American defeat at Brooklyn?

• Explain how the American retreat was a “miracle”

• McCullough assesses the blame in Section IV of Chapter 5. Make a list of reasons and judge what reasons you believe account for the American defeat at Brooklyn.

1776: Chapter 5

• Is this picture historically accurate of George Washington’s performance at Brooklyn?

In Case You Didn’t Know…

The Battle of New York saw the use of the world’s first combat submarine designed by David Bushnell. It was named “The Turtle” and had enough air to support human

life for 30 minutes. It used a tank of phosphorous to illuminate the gauges. Before the battle, it tried to attach a bomb to the copper sheathed HMS Eagle, but

failed and exploded. Neither vessel was hurt.

1776: Chapter 6

• Why is the title of the Chapter “Fortune Frowns”?

• Describe the American Morale before and after Kip’s Bay?

• How does this picture symbolize the evacuation of New York City?

1776: Chapter 6

• What American Hero is depicted here?

1776: Chapter 6

• What positive lesson did GW learn at Chatterton/White Plains about how to fight successfully?

• Assess the blame for the disaster at Fort Washington along the Hudson?

• Where is the Continental Army now (Nov 76)?

1776: Chapter 7

• What major military issue happened on December 1, 1776?

• What contribution did Thomas Paine make to inspire the Continental Army on the retreat through New Jersey?

• Explain the differences between British Generals Clinton and Howe in November-December of 1776. What action was taken?

1776: Chapter 7

• What major error did Howe make in December of 1776 that caused many indirect problems in New Jersey?

• What effect did Lee’s capture have on GW?

• How was the Battle of Trenton (as well as Princeton) a “Brilliant Stroke”?

1776: Chapter 7

1776: Chapter 7

• 1776 was a _________________________ according to the author.

• How did this year make GW and the army great?