American Revolution Review

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

• Supply shortages

• Weak commanders

• Unfamiliar territory

• Long travel distances

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

• Small army

• Poor leadership

• Not enough supplies

• Poorly trained soldiers

Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?

• To give up

• To defeat the British in one large battle

• To prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

• To fight a defensive war

Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

• Canada

• France

• Mexico

• Germany

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

• The Hessians joined the American side?

• It proved that George Washington was wrong about his soldiers

• It showed the Americans could defeat the British

• The British abandoned New York and New Jersey

Who secretly aided the Americans at the start of the war?

• The Dutch

• The Gemans

• The Spanish

• The French

What was the name of the German mercenaries that helped the British?

• Prussians

• Germans

• Hessians

• Nazis

Who did Washington put in charge of training his army?

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

• Marquis de Lafayette

• John Burgoyne

• Joseph Martin

Who was the French soldier that used his own wealth to clothe the Continental Army during the winter at Valley Forge?

• John Burgoyne

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Charles Cornwallis

• Joseph Martin

What was the name of the King of England during the Revolution?

• King George III

• King Charles III

• King Henry VIII

• King Robert III