What is the Battle of Monmouth best known for?

The longest battle of the American Revolution

What was the most important result of the American victory at Saratoga?

The French agreed to openly aid the American colonists

The "Shot Heard Round the World" was a nickname the referred to

How important the Battle of Lexington and Concord was

How did France support the colonies during the American Revolution?

By providing military support., By providing diplomatic support., By providing economic support.

The main reason Europeans countries were willing to help offer aid to the Patriots was to

Improve trade with colonies & seek revenge against England

The colonists won at Saratoga. What British military plan was ruined by this victory?

The plan to isolate New England

German soldier fighting for the British

What was a mercenary?

soldier hired to serve in a foreign army

What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?

The colonists won the battle which boosted morale.

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1
Which of the following events is being depicted in the image below?
Capture of British General John Burgoyne
Winter at Valley Forge
Surrender at Yorktown
Crossing of the Delaware River
2
What is the Battle of Monmouth best known for?
The bloodiest battle of the American Revolution
The longest battle of the American Revolution
The battle with the most deaths in the American Revolution
The shortest battle of the American Revolution
3
During the American Revolution British soldiers fought
on Tuesdays and Thursdays
in straight lines
only at night
hiding in ditches and behind trees
4
During guerrilla warfare soldiers
act like apes to scare their opponent
are fierce like silver backs
eat several bananas
hide so they can't be seen
5
What was the most important result of the American victory at Saratoga?
Congress finally believed in Washington's leadership ability
Congress agreed to raise taxes to help pay for the war
The victory raised the morale of the soldiers in America
The French agreed to openly aid the American colonists
6
In the Declaration of Independence, who was included in the phrase "all men are created equal"?
African Americans
Only rich landowners
Free white males
Women
7
The "Shot Heard Round the World" was a nickname the referred to
How loud the Battle of Lexington and Concord was
How close the Battle of Lexington and Concord was to towns
How messy the Battle of Lexington and Concord was
How important the Battle of Lexington and Concord was
8
What three countries offered aid to the American colonists during the American Revolution?
The Netherlands, Japan and Germany
The Netherlands, Greece, and Italy
The Netherlands, China and Luxembourg
The Netherlands, France, Spain
9
What is The Battle of Saratoga also known as?
The War to end all Wars
The Start of the Revolution
The Shot Heard Round the World
The Turning Point of the War
10
How did France support the colonies during the American Revolution?
By providing military support.
By providing diplomatic support.
By providing religious support.
By providing economic support.
11
Who came from France to volunteer his military assistance and expertise to aid the Patriots?
Jean Riboult
Amadeus Mozart
Robert LaSalle
Marquis de Lafayette
12
True or False: All colonists supported the war for independence.
False
True
13
Nothing is allowed in or out
During a war
during transportation
during a battle
During a siege
14
True or False: The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the Revolution.
True
False
15
What is the meaning of the word militia?
Spy
Professional Paid soldiers
Scouts.
Untrained volunteers
16
Which of the following was a weakness of the Continental (Patriot) Army?
had only a small number of people to serve
All of the above
had no, little navy
Had little money
17
Which of the following best completes the excerpt below?
Saratoga
Concord
Trenton
Yorktown
18
The main reason Europeans countries were willing to help offer aid to the Patriots was to
Improve trade with colonies & seek revenge against England
build a stronger military force in Europe
Improve trade with England & seek revenge against colonists
improve the diet of all Europeans
19
The colonists won at Saratoga. What British military plan was ruined by this victory?
The plan to isolate New England
None of these
The plan to defeat the colonists and take over Virginia
The plan to isolate New York City
20
What was a Hessian?
Spanish soldier fighting for the Patriots
African American soldier fighting for the British
German soldier fighting for the British
French soldier fighting for the Patriots
21
Why did men die at Valley Forge?
Disease
Cold
Hunger
All of the above.
22
Which of the following battles is the image below associated with?
Battle of Lexington
Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
23
What was a mercenary?
person who did not take sides during the war
soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
voluntary soldier
spy
24
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton?
The British won the battle but lost the war.
The colonists lost the battle and many of their soldiers.
The colonists won the battle which boosted morale.
The colonists lost the battle and lost their ambition.

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