Declaring Independence and the Start of the Revolutionary War

Which side had a better supplied military?

• American

• British

How did King George of England respond the to Olive Branch Petition?

• he accepted the offer to make peace

• he asked France to make peace instead of the Americans

• he rejected the American's offer to make peace

• he told British citizens in America to come home

The Continental Army had better leadership than the British army.

• True

• False

Which group of people helped the Americans in the Revolutionary War?

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• Women

• All of the above

Which was a weakness of the British Army?

• not enough weapons

• poor leadership

• untrained soldiers

• a small army

Which was a weakness of the Continental Army?

• poor leadership

• they knew the land they were fighting on

• they didn't have enough soldiers

• they did not have to travel far to the fighting

By signing the Declaration of Independence, the Patriots were:

• surrendering to the British

• committing treason

• asking for forgiveness

• making peace with Great Britain

People in America that supported the British were called:

• Patriots

• Neutral

• Loyalists

• Allies

Why did most British citizens not support the fight against the Americans in the Revolutionary War?

• they did want to pay high taxes that funded the war

• they did not like the King

• they believed that Americans should have their independence

• they wanted to move to America and didn't want a war going on

Which side had a larger navy?

• American

• British