TrueTales · Revolutionary Heroes
Sybil Ludington Rides Through the Burning Night
Ages 11-14 · 2 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What news did the messenger bring to Sybil's father that night?
2. Why couldn't the messenger continue riding to warn the militia?
3. How did Sybil let people know about the British attack as she rode through the night?
4. What dangerous encounter did Sybil have on the road, and how did she escape it?
5. Why did General George Washington visit the Ludington farm after the raid?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Sybil Ludington's legendary midnight ride rallied patriots in 1777.
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