1776

Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTER 1

Reading Check

1. What did the three golden cherubs on King George’s chariot represent?

2. What did King George refuse to wear?

3. What document did King George reject in 1775?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. What effect did the beginning of the American Revolution have on King George’s popularity? What groups agreed with his opinion regarding the colonists’ actions?

2. What did the replacement of the Earl of Dartmouth with Lord Germain indicate about King George’s attitude about the war?

Paired Resource

“George III”

• This article from the official webpage of the British Royal Family gives an overview of King George’s life and includes a speech that the king made after the end of the Revolutionary War.
• How does the author of this article portray King George? How does it compare to McCullough’s portrayal?

CHAPTER 2

Reading Check

1. What originally disqualified Nathanael Greene from commanding troops?

2. What does Washington use to distinguish officers from regular troops?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence.