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Serialized Story Guide for Teachers, Students and Families

By Antonette Bomentre-Walter and Chris Yatchyshyn


Answers to Questions in the Guide

Chapter 6 - Patriots Flee, But Fight Back

Recalling the Facts

1. The Continental Congress

2. Bordentown, N.J.

3. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

4. money

5. The first bank - the Bank of North America

6. wealthy patriots

7. harpsichord

8. a conspiracy, a maritime experiment - releasing 20 floating kegs of dynamite into the river to destroy the British fleet

Comprehension Questions

1. It was similar to today's Presidential press secretary.

2. They had to fell for safety because the British were on their way to occupy Philadelphia, their hometown.

3. Mr. Paine.He was a dear friend of theirs.

4. He was referring to the temporal season of the year, before winter arrives.

5. That he had been with the American army in Germantown.

6. With General Washington along the Delaware River.


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