New York State Test Prep Social Studies 5 (Grade 4) The Revolutionary War in New York State

Bringing down the statue of King George in New York, by unknown artist
"Bringing Down the Statue of King George in New York" by unknown artist
Library of Congress

On July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read to a group of American patriots in New York City. Later that night, a statue of the British king, King George III, was pulled off its pedestal and smashed. Pieces of the statue were melted down and cast into tens of thousands of bullets to be used against the British Army. The American soldiers planned to fire “melted Majesty” at the British troops.

Directions: Base your answers to the questions below on the information and picture above, and your knowledge of social studies.

1. What were the men in the picture doing to the statue? ______________________

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2. Why were they doing this?________________________________________________

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3. What was meant by "melted Majesty?"___________________________________

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