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Battle of Groton Heights

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Where was George Washington in the summer of 1781?

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Who was told to raid New London and destroy the fleet?

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What is Connecticut's most important battlefield?

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Where did the battle occur?

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What town did Benedict Arnold burn?

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Who was the American commander?

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What did Jordan Freeman do?

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Who tended to the needs of the soldiers?

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Which house was used as an emergency hospital?

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Why was New London important?

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How were privateers used in New London?

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Describe the success of the the privateers.

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Where had Benedict Arnold lived before becoming a traitor?

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How many mercenaries were there?

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What were the defenders of Ft. Trumbul to do in case of attack?

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What did Arnold and his men do to New London?

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How many British soldiers were in the attack on Groton Heights?

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What did Col. Ledyard say in response to requests that he and the colonist surrender?

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What happened when Col. Ledyard did finally surrender the fort?

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Why was Col. Ledyard's death the cause of controvery and outrage?

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Pictures above is Jordan Freeman. Who was he? Why was he unusual and significant in the Battle of Groton Heights? You will have to look this up, this article from the Day may be useful: https://www.theday.com/article/20170830/NWS01/170839998