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The American Revolution

Authored by Sonja Behler

History

8th Grade

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The American Revolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

supply shortages

weak commander

unfamiliar territory

long travel distances

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

poor leadership

understaffed army

insufficient supplies

poorly trained soldiers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

The king was unpopular.

They planned to move to America.

The cost to taxpayers was too high.

They wanted the Americans to have their independence.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

The Hessians joined the American side.

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.

The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these belongs in place of the question mark?


Cause Effect

African Americans

helping the cause for ?

independence

Slavery was abolished throughout the colonies

Several colonies began to take steps to end slavery.

African Americans who fought were given their freedom.

African Americans were respected and their brave acts rewarded.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

They had excellent military skills.

They were generously paid to join the army.

They blamed Great Britain for the enslavement.

They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?

weak leadership

unmotivated troops

undisciplined enemy

inexperienced troops

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