Test your knowledge of the American Revolution.

Go to the site links to find the answers or visit the Germantown historic sites. For more local history for children go to www.historyhunters.org

  1. Who saved Stenton mansion from burning during the American Revolution? Link: www.stenton.org or www.historyhunters.org (check in the History Hunters workbook page 31)
  2. On what date did the Battle take place? Link: Battle of Germantown or www.Cliveden.org
  3. What color was the Hessian uniform? Link: Uniforms
  4. How many Revolutionary soldiers are buried at the Upper Burying Grounds? Link www.ushistory.org/germantown/upper/ubury.htm
  5. Did the Johnson family participate in the Battle of Germantown? If not. where were they during the Battle? Link: www.johnsonhouse.org
  6. Where are the blood stains in Grumblethorpe? Who's blood was it? Link: www.Philalandmarks.org
  7. Which historic site was North America's first paper mill? Link: www.rittenhousetown.org
  8. Which historic site later served as the "White House" for two years? Link: www.nps.gov/demo
  9. Which house was used as a battle field hospital? Link: Historic Sites
  10. Bonus Question: Where was Benjamin Chew, owner of Cliveden, during the Battle of Germantown? Links: www.Cliveden.org or www.historyhunters.org (check in the History Hunters workbook page 43)

 


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