American Revolution Part II

Question 1

What was one of the British advantages in the war?

Accepted Answer

They had the strongest navy in the world

Question 2

Burgoyne surrendered after this Battle, a loss that would change the course of the war?

Accepted Answer

Saratoga

Question 3

What side did African Americans fight on during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

For both sides

Question 4

After the British left Boston they attacked here?

Accepted Answer

Long Island, New York

Question 5

What happened in the battle for New York?

Accepted Answer

The British won forcing Washington to retreat to New Jersey

Question 6

People who kept their allegiance to the British were called the following?

Accepted Answer

Loyalists, Both B & C, Tories

Question 7

Washington mostly faced Hessian Mercenaries in this attack? Who were Hessian Mercenaries?

Accepted Answer

German professional soldiers

Question 8

On what date do we celebrate as the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

Question 9

Nathan Hale's last words were?

Accepted Answer

I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country

Question 10

This patriot spy was hanged by the British?

Accepted Answer

Nathan Hale

Question 11

Also in 1777 this British general marched south from Canada towards Albany, NY.

Accepted Answer

Burgoyne

Question 12

Where did Washington first meet up with the troops who had gathered to surround the British?

Accepted Answer

Boston

Question 13

Washington fought these two battles in New Jersey after his Christmas raid?

Accepted Answer

Trenton and Princeton

Question 14

What role did George Washington play in the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army

Question 15

Why did the British evacuate Boston?

Accepted Answer

Washington placed cannon on the high ground surrounding it

Question 16

On Christmas night 1776 Washington crossed this river in a surprise attack?

Accepted Answer

The Delaware

Question 17

This general led the attack on New York?

Accepted Answer

Howe

Question 18

Most of the American military was made up of these ragtag citizen soldiers?

Accepted Answer

Militias

Question 19

Why do you think the British loss at Saratoga would change the course of the war?

Accepted Answer

It would convince the French to enter the war

Question 20

In 1777 the British captured this city?

Accepted Answer

Philadelphia

Questions 20