American Revolution (BrainPop)

What advantage did colonial militias have over the British army?

• A. More soldiers

• B. Better weapons and equipment

• C. Knowledge of the land

• D. Professional military training

What role did Paul Revere play in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?

• A. Messenger

• B. Soldier

• C. Negotiator

• D. Doctor

The Second Continental Congress accomplished all of the following, except:

• A. Organize the Minutemen

• B. Form the Continental Army

• C. Appoint George Washington as leader

• D. Write the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Paine's “Common Sense” helped convince colonists that:

• A. Peace with England was still possible

• B. Joining the Continental Army was a bad idea

• C. France could not be trusted as an ally

• D. Independence from England was the only option

George Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware River resulted in:

• A. A defeat for American forces

• B. Loss of support for independence

• C. Benedict Arnold changing sides

• D. More recruits for the Continental Army

The diplomatic efforts of _____ helped convince France to support the American colonies.

• A. William Dawes

• B. Benjamin Franklin

• C. Samuel Prescott

• D. John Paul Jones

The greatest danger faced by American soldiers at Valley Forge was:

• A. British soldiers

• B. Freezing weather

• C. Lack of leadership

• D. In-fighting

Which is generally true about guerrilla warfare?

• A. Armies negotiate to avoid fighting

• B. Large armies ambush small armies

• C. Small armies ambush large armies

• D. Armies use tactics inspired by gorillas

Which word best describes Lord Cornwallis after the Battle of Yorktown?

• A. Joyous

• B. Ashamed

• C. Relieved

• D. Scared

While the U.S. and Britain were _____ during the American Revolution, the two countries are _____ today.

• A. Friends; enemies

• B. Partners; rivals

• C. Opponents; adversaries

• D. Foes; allies