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This quiz is about The American Revolution. #americanrevolution #middleschool #revolutionarywar
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1
This man wrote the pamphlet "The Crisis."
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Cornwallis
2
Which battle did the Americans win on Christmas night in 1776?
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
3
This document was written to inspire the troops and raise morale of the Continental Army.
Common Sense
The Crisis
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
4
Which of the following was
NOT
an advantage for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War?
They had more troops.
They had help from other countries.
They knew the land.
They had skilled leaders.
5
A formal agreement between two powers to work together.
petition
natural rights
alliance
grievance
6
A German baron who helped train the Continental Army.
Thomas Paine
Horatio Gates
Friedrich von Steuben
Benedict Arnold
7
This British commander surrendered at Yorktown.
General Electric
General Benedict Arnold
General Cornwallis
General Washington
8
A fighter who makes hit and run attacks.
cavalry
guerrilla
privateer
general
9
A professional soldier hired to work for a foreign army or country
Loyalist
Marquis de Lafayette
mercenary
militia
10
During the American Revolution, most Native American groups
sided with the British
remained neutral
switched sides at least once
sided with the Americans
11
Besides the Hessians and Indians, who helps the British in the American Revolution?
people in Mexico
Spanish
slaves
French deserters
12
This is where the Continental Army suffered through the winter of 1777-1778.
Mountain Forge
Balley Fork
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
13
Which country became an American ally after the Battle of Saratoga?
Italy
Great Britain
Germany
France
14
This French noble became a high-ranking officer in Washington's army.
Nathan Hale
Marquis de Lafayette
Friedrich von Steuben
General Horatio Gates
15
What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?
Vincennes
Saratoga
Trenton
Yorktown
16
Why is the Battle of Saratoga known as the turning point in the war?
The British fled North America.
The Americans received better weapons.
The Americans wiped out 1/2 the British forces.
It caused the French to form an alliance with the Americans.
17
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
It led Great Britain to establish more colonies.
It led Great Britain to give up all of its other colonies.
It inspired other colonies to fight for independence.
They expected help from the U.S.
18
After the Revolutionary War ended, many Loyalists
were put in prison
returned to England
got their property back
moved to Canada
19
A country that joins with another nation in some effort is
an enemy
a friend
an ally
an opponent
20
France helped the Patriots secretly and then publically during the war.
False
True
21
What was Washington's military strategy after 1776?
Fight and win one large battle
Avoid all battles
Tire out the British by fighting a defensive war
Steal supplies from the British
22
Americans won the Battle of Yorktown without help from other countries.
False
True
23
Which of the following was NOT an advantage for the British in the American Revolution?
powerful navy
There were loyalists in the colonies to help out.
well-trained army
Style of fighting
24
This man was the leader of the Continental Army.
George Washington
Charles Cornwallis
King George III
John Hancock
25
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
British land in Canada
Escaped slaves were returned to slavery.
land east of the Mississippi River
the right to punish Loyalists
26
The official end of the American Revolution was
Treaty of Washington
Treaty of Paris 1763
Treaty of the United States 1783
Treaty of Paris 1783
27
Which group helped the American war effort in the South?
mercenaries
Native Americans
guerrilla troops
Loyalists
28
Which battle is known as the turning point of the Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Brandywine
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Yorktown
29
How did the French help the Americans in the Battle of Yorktown?
They sent money to fund the battle.
They supplied the Continental Army with uniforms and food.
Their troops and navy helped trap the British in Yorktown.
They sent weapons.
