The Revolutionary War

Which country allied with the United States in the Revolutionary War?

• England

• Germany

• Spain

• France

What was the point of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

• It provided arguments to support a peaceful resolution of differences with Great Britain

• To convince allies to come into the war on America's side

• It encouraged Americans to support a war against England

• It was a rough draft of the Declaration of Independence

The Continental Army

• Was the name of America's army during the Revolutionary War

• Was the name of Britain's army during the Revolution

• Was a well trained fighting force throughout the entire war

• Included state militias, the U.S, army, and all of the allies who fought against England

The Green Mountain Boys earned fame at

• Lexington

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Trenton

• Yorkown

Which statement is not true of the Hessians?

• They were paid to fight for England

• They came from Germany

• They were well trained and feared soldiers

• They were American allies

What was the last major battle of the war?

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Brandywine

• New York

What is the motivation for a mercenary to fight in a war?

• Money

• Political favor

• A chance to earn a name for themselves by volunteering for a cause

• They don't have any motivation

Who did the Continental Congress choose to be the commander of the Continental Army?

• John Hancock

• Henry Knox

• William Howe

• George Washington

Americans who supported Independence from England were called

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Tories

• Dissenters

What nickname was given to the British troops?

• Redcoats

• Minutemen

• Green Mountain Boys

• Militia