The Revolutionary War

This famous poet was the first African American woman published.

• Deborah Sampson
• Phillis Wheatley
• Martha Washington
• Crispus Attucks

This African American was the first victim of the American Revolution.

• Crispus Attucks
• Peter Salem
• Edward Hector
• James Forten

What do you think would make a Patriot soldier keep fighting even under terrible conditions like the ones they faced when crossing the Delaware?

• They were inspired by General Washington and believed in their cause for freedom.
• The weather might be bad, but they had nothing better to do.
• They were forced to by law.
• They knew that the Hessians were on their way to attack if they didn't act first.

To fight the Battle of Trenton, Washington and his troops had to cross the _____________.

• Delaware River
• Trenton River
• Sahara Desert
• Washington Desert

The ________ helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War against the British.

•  Chinese and Japanese
• Floridians and Irish
• French and some free Africans
• Indians and Mexicans

What is another word for monarch?

• president
• senator
• governor
• ruler

Deborah Sampson dressed up like a man because _______.

• Women's clothing was uncomfortable.
• She wanted to ride horses.
• Women weren’t allowed to be soldiers.
• She didn’t have any shoes to match her dress.

Which of the following statements is true?

• The Americans won every Revolutionary War battle but lost the war.
•  The Americans lost every Revolutionary War battle but still won the war.
• The Americans lost some battles during the Revolutionary War but still won the war.
• The British won every Revolutionary War battle but lost the war.

George Washington was commander of the _______.

• Continental Army
• American Marines
• British Navy
• Delaware River Men

Why was George Washington reluctant (unsure or doubtful about) to lead the Continental Army?

• He had never led an army before.
• He was unsure if anyone could beat the British.
• He didn't believe it was right to fight for freedom.
• He was dying from a disease and didn't want anyone to know.