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American Revolution

Authored by Eric Santana

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The main American strength when the war began was

an able and inspiring leader in George Washington

an army of well-trained militia volunteers.

a large and powerful navy

a large supply of guns and bullets.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Compared to the Continental Army, British troops were all of the following except

better fed.

better led.

better trained.

better equipped.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

independence would lead to the end of slavery.
they could return to Africa after the war.
Congress would give them land for their service.
Britain would grant them their freedom.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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American victories at Trenton and Princeton

forced the British to abandon New York and New Jersey.
showed that the Americans could beat the British and their allies.
convinced Spain to side with the United States.
proved that Washington could not trust his men to fight.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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After 1776, Washington's basic military strategy was to

starve the British out of New York City.
defeat the British in one large battle.
avoid battles at all costs to keep his army safe.
fight a defensive war and tire the British out.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war because it

brought France into the war as an American ally.
ended General Burgoyne's career.
liberated Georgia from British control.
forced the British to leave Canada.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The American cause in the South was kept alive by

Hessian mercenaries.
Loyalists.
guerrilla troops.
foreign volunteers.

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