American Revolutionary War

Fort Ticonderoga referred to as the "Gibraltar of North America" is noted for its strategic significance, since the fort controlled the routes of communication and travel between New York City and British held Canada. This fort was captured by who?

• Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys

• Henry Knox

• 1,000 Connecticut Militia

• Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold along with the Green Mountain Boys

Who was the American Commander at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Israel Putnam

• George Washington

• William Howe

• Henry Knox

Lost in the poor weather and fog General Greene and General Wayne's "steadfastness" prevented a total disaster at this battle?

• Battle of Germantown

• Battle of Paoli

• Siege of Philadelphia

• Battle of Brandywine

Facing impending rebellion which British General decided to seize weapons and gun powder outside of Boston on April 19, 1775?

• General Howe

• General Cornwallis

• General Clinton

• General Gage

Despite his losses in the New York Campaign, General George Washington scores strategic points for doing what?

• Losing New York City to the British for the entirety of the war.

• Keeping his army intact even though he has to evacuate New York.

• Suffering 2,000 casualties, many of which end up on prison ships in New York Harbor.

• Losing at least three significant Battles at Brooklyn, White Plains, and Fort Washington.

By many measures, duration, geographic spread of the fighting, number of troops engaged, it was the biggest battle of the Revolution.

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Germantown

• Battle of Brandywine

Why are the ten days after the Battle of Trenton considered the most critical of the Revolutionary War?

• General Washington rests his Army.

• Prevented the capture of the Continental Army.

• The British Army was not able to cross the Delaware and defeat the Continental Army.

• Prevented the collapse of the war effort and provided a renewed momentum that led to victory.

This battle is considered the first battle of the American Revolutionary War. It is the "Shot Heard Around the World".

• Siege of Boston

• Lexington

• Lexington & Concord

• Concord

This General is credited with expanding the territorial boundaries of the United States due to his military expeditions on the frontier

• Benedict Arnold

• George Rogers Clark

• Ethan Allen

• Henry Knox

General Washington's success at the Battle of Trenton encourages him to do what?

• Retreat to winter quarters at Valley Forge.

• Declare victory over the British and rest his troops in New Jersey.

• Cross the Delaware River again to lure the British into battle which leads to another successful win at the Second Battle of Trenton and then the Battle of Princeton.

• Go on the offensive at the Battle of Germantown.