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Serialized
Story Guide for Teachers, Students and Families
By Antonette
Bomentre-Walter and Chris Yatchyshyn
Chapter
6 - Patriots Flee, But Fight Back
Vocabulary
morale - noun;
the mental and emotional frame of mind of an
individual or group with regard to the tasks at
hand
proportions - noun;
size and dimensions
shillings - noun;
a former monetary unit of the United Kingdom;
any of several early American coins
advocate - noun;
one who pleads another's cause, to plead in favor
of
refugees - noun;
people who flee for safety
retreated - verb;
withdrew; moved back
blockade - noun;
a restrictive measure designed to obstruct
commerce and communications
harpsichord - noun;
a stringed instrument resembling a grand
piano but usually having two keyboards and two or
more strings for each note and producing tones by
the plucking of strings with quills or leather
points
enchanted - verb;
bewitched or enraptured
conspiracy - noun;
the act of joining in a secret agreement to do an
unlawful act
maritime - adjective;
of or relating to navigation or commerce on the
sea
combustible
- adjective; capable of burning
Recalling the Facts
1. On April 17, 1777,
who appointed Paine Secretary of Foreign Affairs?
2. As the British
were moving closer to Philadelphia, Anna and
Frederich's family went to stay with friends in
which town?
3. To where did the
government of the colonies move?
4. In 1780 there was
a shortage of what, that might cause the colonies
to lose the war?
5. To help the war
effort, Thomas Paine came up with an idea to
create what?
6. Who provided the
money to form the Bank of North America?
7. What instrument
did Mr. Hopkinson play in his home in Bordentown
for the Philadelphia refugees?
8. What were the men
discussing?
Comprehension
Questions
1. Paine "wrote
in great detail about the government or Army
problems that needed a solution from all the
colonies." What position in today's
government is similar?
2. Frederich and
Anna's family packed their belongings into a
wagon that September to make a trip to New
Jersey. Why were they referred to as
"refugees?"
3.Who were they
hoping to see in the crowds while leaving
Philadelphia? Why?
4. Paine told Anna,
"Before the weather turns I shall be with
the Kirkbrides just north of here in Bucks
County, Pennsylvania." Explain what he meant
by "before the weather turns."
5. What
was it that Anna learned weeks later about Mr.
Paine?
6. Who
was his meeting with and where did the meeting
occur?
In the News
Even during troubled times
people needed to have celebrations. In the story
we find that enjoying good food and music were
ways that everyone was able to relax and have
some fun. The newspaper provides much information
about food and entertainment. Read the newspaper
and find out which sections provide readers with
that information. Find your local
newspaper: Link
to the directory of New Jersey newspapers OR Link
to the directory of Pennsylvania newspapers.
Take It to the Real
World
Moving
to a new home, school or town is always
stressful. Pretend that you are in that situation
and after settling in you decide that you need a
fun evening out. Find the entertainment section
of the newspaper and plan an outing that will
help you to relax and become more familiar with
your new hometown. Find your local
newspaper: Link
to the directory of New Jersey newspapers OR Link
to the directory of Pennsylvania newspapers.
Make a Prediction
Do you believe the
"maritime experiment" that Mrs. Borden
referred to will be successful?
Essay Questions
- If
the English army captured the
conspirators in Bordentown, what should
they have done with them? How far should
they go to get information about the
secret naval attack?
- Is there a limit in times of war as to
what an army can do? Describe that limit.
Answers to Comprehensive Questions and
Recalling the Facts
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