Poll: The 18th of April - ANSWERS

[Dr. Bob]

First major conflict of the American Colonial rebellion (War of Independence) was on the 18th of April. In honor of that we have a little quiz!

(British are welcome to try . . )

[ April 21, 2004, 12:43 AM: Message edited by: Dr. Bob Griffin ]

 

[rsr]

Our resident BB Brits probably will do better than the Americans ...

 

[Dr. Bob]

OCRRECT ANSWERS ARE IN BOLD

1. In what year did "Paul Revere's Ride" occur?
1773 12% (1)
1774 25% (2)
1775 50% (4)
1776 12% (1)
1777 0% (0)

2. What did Paul Revere cry out when he rode through Lexington?
To arms! To arms! 25% (2)
The regulars are coming! The regulars are coming! 38% (3)
Alarm! Alarm! 0% (0)
The British are coming! The British are coming! 38% (3)
The Redcoats are coming! The Redcoats are coming! 0% (0)

3. Where did the British come from when they arrived on Lexington Green?
Bunker Hill 0% (0)
Charles River 38% (3)
New Hampshire 0% (0)
New York 0% (0)
Concord 62% (5)

4. Who warned Revere to go and spread the alarm?
Dr. Josiah Warren 50% (4)
Dr. Joseph Warren 25% (2)
Dr. John Warren 0% (0)
Dr. Earl Warren 0% (0)
Dr Samuel Warren 25% (2)

5. What was the signal that the British were coming by sea, not overland?
Two gunshots from the Boston Commons 0% (0)
Two lamps from a church window 12% (1)
One lantern in the church belfry 12% (1)
Two lanterns from the belfry 62% (5)
One gunshot from the Boston Commons 12% (1)

6. How many Minutemen met the British on Lexington Green?
About 50 12% (1)
About 75 38% (3)
About 100 12% (1)
About 125 12% (1)
About 150 25% (2)

7. How many British were killed after destroying the stores at Concord?
About 10 50% (4)
About 30 12% (1)
About 50 25% (2)
About 70 12% (1)
About 90 0% (0)

 

[Roy]

In reference to #5, is my source wrong Dr. Bob?

Roy

On his return home, Revere met with Patriot leaders in Charlestown and agreed on a plan to provide notice about the route the British would take to reach Concord. This was a necessary precaution because there was considerable doubt that Revere or others would be able to get out of Boston at the crucial time. Revere agreed to arrange for the placement of signal lanterns in the belfry of Old North Church where they could easily been seen across the Charles River. If one lantern were displayed, the British would be advancing by land over the Boston Neck, then north and west to Concord. If two lanterns were hung, the redcoats would have chosen to cross the Charles by boat to Cambridge, then west to their target. The former route was unlikely because the soldiers would be clearly visible marching down the Neck, eliminating any element of surprise. The latter plan offered opportunities for concealing movement under cover of darkness and was five miles shorter than the alternative.http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1261.html

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1261.html

 

[Dr. Bob]

Longfellow perpetuated the "hang a lattern aloft" myth. Go to the North Church (still there) and you can see the upper story windows.

From across the bay, two lanterns in a 4 ft wide tower would look like ONE light. So in two high windows they placed the lights to show TWO distinct lights - "two if by sea".