American Revolution Turning Point Quiz

Question 1

Common Sense said that while colonists owe Britain for the start of the colonies, their loyalty should have been won

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

How did Washington turn retreat into victory in New Jersey?

Accepted Answer

He led his troop on a surprise attack by crossing the Delaware River.

Question 3

In the Battle of Bunker Hill, the British acted first

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

On June 16, 1776, George Washington led 1,200 minutemen up Bunker Hill

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Select all that accurately describe the parts of the Declaration of Independence

Accepted Answer

Rights that belong to the people, governments job to protect those rights, Premable, Natural Rights, British Wrongs, and announcing independence, Colonies are the United States of America; all ties with Britain are cut

Question 6

King Louis of France signed a treaty with America because of the victory at Saratoga on February 1778

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Select what’s true about Washington’s retreat

Accepted Answer

In Autumn, Washington fought battles with Howe’s army

Question 8

There were about 9,000 troops stationed in Boston

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What were the events of the battle of Saratoga

Accepted Answer

Redcoats were attacked in Vermont, Green Mountain Boys went to New York to help the Americans

Question 10

The appointed commander of the Continental Army was George Washington of Georgia

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Who was Ethan Allen?

Accepted Answer

Led an attack on Fort Ticonderoga, A blacksmith from Vermont, Man who lead a band of Vermonters

Question 12

Washington placed the cannons on Dorchester Heights which scared off British troops

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Who were the men on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin

Question 14

This petition was called the Green Olive Petition

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Which of these people were Patriots

Accepted Answer

Reuben Stebbins, Colonel William Prescott, Ethan Allen

Question 16

What was Burgoyne’s plan?

Accepted Answer

To cut off New England from other colonies, Control Hudson River and stop the flow of soldiers and supplies

Question 17

The Battle of Bunker Hill was an important battle of the Revolution. Which of these details are false.

Accepted Answer

The British won with 400 losses and Americans had 1,000 dead or injured, The British were prepared for this battle and only retreated once, The British won Bunker Hill while Americans won Breed’s hill, General William Howe led minutemen up Bunker Hill

Question 18

The Declaration of Independence consisted of a preamble and 4 other parts

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

Who was General Charles Cornwallis

Accepted Answer

Discovered fires left by Washington on January 2nd, 1777, Man who set out to capture Washington, A British general who set out to retake Trenton

Question 20

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates on July 4th 1776 at dawn

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Why was winning Fort Ticonderoga so important?

Accepted Answer

The fort contained many supplies such as cannons and gunpowder, Americans gained control of a key route into Canada

Question 22

Colonists sent out a petition to King George which...

Accepted Answer

Asked him to repeal the Intolerable Acts

Question 23

Who was John Hancock?

Accepted Answer

First to sign the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress

Question 24

Loyalists tarred and feathered people known against British

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Washington launched a surprise attack on Trenton. What is true?

Accepted Answer

The Hessian soldiers were from Germany, Led his troops across the Delaware River

Question 26

What are all the things King George did during the war

Accepted Answer

He hired mercenaries from Germany, He ordered a blockade of all colonial ports

Question 27

Who gave military support to the Americans after the Battle of Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

France

Question 28

The opposing sides of this war had advantages and disadvantages. Select all that are true

Accepted Answer

British navy was the best in the world, Loyalists included wealthy merchants

Question 29

Select all that are true about the Battle of Long Island

Accepted Answer

British pursued Washington up north, Howe had about 34,000 troops and 10,000 sailors

American Revolution Turning Point Quiz

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American Revolution Turning Point Quiz

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