American Revolution

American Revolution

Unit 2: Independence

Multiple Choice

The American Revolution began when shots were fired at

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

• Breed's Hlll

• Princeton

Multiple Choice

At which battle did both sides realize it would be a long and bloody war?

• Bunker Hill

• Lexington and Concord

• Brandywine Creek

• Ticonderoga

Multiple Choice

Which battle proved that the Continental Army could not fight the war in large battles because they were so outnumbered

• Long Island (New York)

• Cowpens

• Saratoga

• Trenton

Multiple Choice

Who were hired mercenaries that fought on the British side?

• Loyalists

• Minutemen

• Hessians

• Cherokee

Multiple Choice

At which battle did Washington surprise the Hessians on Christmas night for a much needed victory?

• Princeton

• Trenton

• Brandywine Creek

• Wilderness

Multiple Choice

After the loss at Brandywine Creek, where did Washington retreat to for a deadly winter camp?

• Valley Forge

• Philadelphia

• Long Island

• Mount Vernon

Multiple Choice

Which battle was a turning point in the war, that convinced foreign powers that the Americans deserved aid?

• Saratoga

• Cowpens

• Boston

• Yorktown

Fill in the Blanks

Who provided the most foreign aid to the Americans?

Multiple Select

Check all British advantages at the start of the American Revolution

• strongest navy in the world

• home-turf advantage

• more money in the treasury

• more experienced, well-trained army

• larger population

Multiple Select

Check all American advantages at the start of the American Revolution

• strongest navy in the world

• home-turf advantage

• fighting with more purpose and determination

• utilized wealth to hire mercenaries

• experienced and unifying commander

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the British at the start of the American Revolution?

• distance between Great Britain and the American colonies

• shortages of supplies

• lack of support from taxpayers

• poor leadership

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Americans at the start of the American Revolution?

• Lack of weapons, ammunition, food and uniforms

• untrained and undisciplined troops

• worthless paper money to pay soldiers and buy supplies

• poor leadership