For over a century, New Haven citizens had fought in the colonial militia alongside regular British forces, as in the French and Indian War. As the American Revolution approached, General David Wooster and other influential residents hoped that the conflict with the government in Britain could be resolved short of rebellion. On 23 April 1775, which is still celebrated in New Haven as Powder House Day, the Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard, of New Haven entered the struggle against the governing British parliament. Under Captain Benedict Arnold, they broke into the powder house to arm themselves and began a three-day march to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Other New Haven militia members were on hand to escort George Washington from his overnight stay in New Haven on his way to Cambridge. Contemporary reports, from both sides, remark on the New Haven volunteers' professional military bearing, including uniforms. COUNT 13
QSN1 What is the name given to the celebrated date of 23 April 1775 in New Haven? ANS1 Powder House Day QSN2 Who was the captain of New Haven's Second Company, Governor's Foot Guard? ANS2 Benedict Arnold QSN3 How long did the march from New Haven to Cambridge, Massachusetts take Arnold and his men? ANS3 a three-day march QSN4 Who was the influential New Haven general that hoped to avoid conflict with the British Parliament as the American Revolution loomed closer? ANS4 General David Wooster QSN5 What date is still commemorated by Powder House Day in New Haven? ANS5 23 April 1775 QSN6 What was the name of the Second Company in New Haven that was the first to enter the inaugural struggle with the British? ANS6 Governor's Foot Guard QSN7 Under whose leadership did the Governor's Foot Guard break into the powder house to arm themselves? ANS7 Captain Benedict Arnold QSN8 Toward what area did the New Haven militia march for three days following the powder house incident? ANS8 Cambridge, Massachusetts QSN9 Power House Day is celebrated on what day in New Haven? ANS9 23 April QSN10 What is the name of infamous historical person who played an important role on Power House Day?  ANS10 Benedict Arnold QSN11 Where was George Washington planning to go after staying in New Haven? ANS11 Cambridge QSN12 What is the name of the New Haven Militia that fought on during Powder House Day? ANS12 Governor's Foot Guard QSN13 Although the militia were mainly made of volunteers what item distinguish them from other militia companies? ANS13 uniforms.