The Revolutionary War

Which of these was NOT a strength of the British army at the beginning of the war?

• They had experienced, trained soldiers.

• They had a lot of money for weapons and supplies.

• They had a large, powerful navy.

• They were fighting in their home country.

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

• They had to fight in a foreign land.

• They were inexperienced and untrained.

• They had to rely on German mercenaries.

• They had a bad leader at the head of their army.

The Battle of Bunker Hill ensured that which American city would remain free of British control for the rest of history?

• New York, NY

• Boston, MA

• Charleston, SC

• Philadelphia, PA

What was the result of the Battle of New York City (Brooklyn)?

• George Washington ordered a retreat.

• The British killed or captured most of the American army.

• The Americans kicked the British out of the city.

• George Washington became the King of England.

The Battle of Trenton was begun by the famous crossing of which river by the American forces?

• The Delaware

• The San Joaquin

• The Mississippi

• The Nile

Which of these was a serious problem with Burgoyne's plan to surprise the Americans in New York?

• He had to fight bears in the woods.

• He could not cross the Desert of New York.

• His army was slow-moving because they had too much stuff.

• The Americans invaded Canada.

The Americans had help from two foreigners from which European countries while in Valley Forge?

• England and Ireland

• France and Germany

• Russia and Poland

• The Netherlands and Norway

The Battle of Monmouth took place in which of the original 13 colonies?

• New York

• Georgia

• Connecticut

• New Jersey

The Americans surrounded the city of Yorktown to finally beat the British. Which country sent help to surround the British by sea?

• England

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

At the Battle of Yorktown, the Americans surrounded the British, and prevented them from receiving supplies. What is the battle tactic called?

• A war

• A siege

• An ambush

• A trap