American Revolution Review 2024-2025

Question 1

Benedict Arnold was an early Continental officer, but he is remembered as a __________.

Accepted Answer

traitor

Question 2

Who said "I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country"?

Accepted Answer

Nathaniel Hale

Question 3

When did Washington lead the Army across the Delaware River for a surprise attack on the the town of Trenton?

Accepted Answer

December 26, 1776

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE The Continental Army had the most powerful Army and Navy during the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

John Hancock

Question 6

Which King was taxing the colonists?

Accepted Answer

King George III

Question 7

Which British general surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?

Accepted Answer

General Cornwallis

Question 8

General Washington led his troops across the Delaware River on Dec 26, 1776 for a battle at __________.

Accepted Answer

Trenton

Question 9

This was the last major battle of the American Revolution:

Accepted Answer

Yorktown

Question 10

The first shots were fired at ________and _________.

Accepted Answer

Lexington and Concord

Question 11

Volunteer soldiers were called the ________.

Accepted Answer

militia

Question 12

TRUE or FALSE People today in the twentieth century still remember and celebrate July 4, 1776.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

TRUE or FALSE The Continental Army marched into battle in rows.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

At the _____ _____ ______colonists protested by dressing up as Mohawk Indians and dumping tea into the Boston Harbor.

Accepted Answer

Boston Tea Party

Question 15

A soldier paid to fight for another country is called a_______.

Accepted Answer

mercenary

Question 16

This act charged a fee on all printed materials

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act

Question 17

TRUE or FALSE The Continental Army was the most powerful army in the world at the time.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

What was Mary Ludwig Hay's nickname?

Accepted Answer

Molly Pitcher

Question 19

TRUE or FALSE The Continental Army used unconventional techniques such as surprise attacks.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

TRUE or FALSE George Washington was the King of Britain during the revolution?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Who said "Give me liberty or give me death"?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 22

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

Question 23

TRUE or FALSE The winter of 1777 at Valley Forge was difficult for the Continental Army due to starvation and disease.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

TRUE or FALSE Many of the colonists hid their weapons to keep the British from stealing them.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 26

Who was a former Continental Army leader who turned against the Americans and is remembered as a traitor?

Accepted Answer

Benedict Arnold

Question 27

Colonists who supported the King were called_________.

Accepted Answer

Loyalists

Question 28

What was the common phrase the patriot colonists said during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

No Taxation Without Representation

Question 29

Why was the Treaty of Paris of 1783 important to the Americans?

Accepted Answer

It ended the American Revolution

Question 30

The British thought James Armistead was working for them, but in reality he was _________ for the Continental Army.

Accepted Answer

spying

Question 31

He wrote the mini book Common Sense- to unite colonists against King George and Britain

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Question 32

Who said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 33

TRUE or FALSE The Continental Army lacked food, ammo, and other supplies.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

German troops hired by the British were called_______.

Accepted Answer

Hessians

Question 35

Which group led the Boston Tea Party?

Accepted Answer

Sons of Liberty

Question 36

At what battle did Colonel Prescott tell the Continental soldiers "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Bunker Hill

Question 37

Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 38

Which country supported the American forces at the Battle of Yorktown?

Accepted Answer

French

Question 39

What was unique about John Hancock's signature?

Accepted Answer

He signed his name in large letters so the king could see it

Question 40

Volunteer soldiers were called_______

Accepted Answer

militia

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