Revolutionary War Quiz

Which region initially had the most support for the war cause?

• Southern Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Mid Atlantic Colonies

• All of the Above

Who were Hessians?

• Troops who hated America.

• Soldiers who decided that they should gain power randomly.

• Irish troops who wanted to rule the world.

• German mercenaries hired by Britain.

Who was Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

• General Greene

• General Howe

• General Lincoln

• General Washington

Highly trained soldiers with decent experience.

• British Army

• Continental Army

Had a small amount of rations and supplies.

• British Army

• Continental Army

Fighting for "moral" causes.

• British Army

• Continental Army

Had a fearsome navy.

• British Army

• Continental Army

If you lived in this time period, which side would you choose? Why?

What event caused Great Britain to pass the Intolerable Acts in order to punish colonies?

• Boston Massacre
• First Continental Congress
• Committees of Correspondence
• Boston Tea Party

Which of the following BEST describes a Loyalist?

• A colonist who opposed King George III of England.
• A colonist who remained loyal to King George III of England
• A British citizen who supported King George III
• A British citizen who opposed taxes