Liberty Kids Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What decisions does Sarah need to make?
A
She had to choose between America and Britain. She chose America over Britain.
Example: Choosing to be with Alec or John Paul Jones
2
Q
What does Bonhomme Richard mean?
A
It means Poor Richard. The name was based on Ben Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
3
Q
What are Skinners?
A
They intercept suspicious people for America.
4
Q
What are the 3 reasons why Benedict Arnold decided to become a traitor?
A
- They accused him of using their money.
- His wife was a loyalist, making his opinion more biased.
- Benedict Arnold felt that they didn’t care about him and his injury.
5
Q
How did Benedict Arnold get caught being a traitor?
A
The Skinners found the West Point plans in John Anderson’s boot; he ran away so that he wouldn’t get arrested.
