American Revolution (start to Trenton & Princeton)

This person was a great inventor, scientist, and writer. He also helped to convince France to support America during the revolution. Who was he?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was king of England during the American Revolution?

• King Henry VIII

• George Washington

• King George III

• King Edward III

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

• Patrick Henry

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Most African Americans who lived in the British colonies were

• indentured servants.

• Puritans.

• Quakers.

• slaves.

King George III hired German mercenaries to strengthen his army. These soldiers were known as:

• Missionaries
• Hessians
• Nazis
• Guerillas

When did the Battle of Long Island take place?

• 2019

• 1776

• 1827

• 1693

Which side won the Battle of Long Island?

• British

• Spanish

• Americans

• Germans

After the Battle of Long Island where were the Americans forced to retreat to?

• New York

• Kansas

• Pennsylvania

• Delaware

The Battle of Trenton took place on what day?

• New Years
• St. Patrick's Day
• Christmas
• Thanksgiving

Why does Washington choose this exact date and time to attack the Hessians at Trenton?

• He thinks it will be easy

• Washington believes they will catch the Hessians and British off guard

• They wanted to exchange gifts

• Washington thought it was their only option