American Revolution

What advantage did colonial militias have over the British army?

• more soldiers

• better weapons

• knowledge of the land

• professional military training

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

• messenger

• soldier

• negotiator

• doctor

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

• organize the Minutemen

• form the Continental Army

• appoint George Washington as leader

• write the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" helped convince colonists that:

• Peace with England was still possible.

• Joining the Continental Army was a bad idea.

• France could not be trusted as an ally.

• Independence from England was the only option.

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

• a defeat for American forces

• loss os support for independence

• Benedict Arnold changing sides

• more recruits for the Continental Army

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

• William Dawes

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Prescott

• John Paul Jones

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

• British soldiers

• freezing weather

• lack of leadership

• in-fighting

Which is generally true about guerilla warfare?

• Armies negotiate to avoid fighting.

• Large armies ambush small armies.

• Small armies ambush large armies.

• Armies use tactics inspired by gorillas.

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

• joyous

• ashamed

• relieved

• scared

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

• friends; enemies

• partners; rivals

• opponents; adversaries

• foes; allies