American Revolution Practice Quiz

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?

• supply shortages

• weak commander

• unfamiliar territory

• long travel distances

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

• poor leadership

• understaffed army

• insufficient supplies

• poorly trained soldiers

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

• The Hessians joined the American side.

• It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

• It proved that General Washington was wrong about his soldiers.

• The British were forced to abandon New York and New Jersey.

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

• They had excellent military skills.

• They were generously paid to join the army.

• They blamed Great Britain for their enslavement.

• They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

Which statement describes Washington’s military strategy after 1776?

• to avoid battles with the British

• to defeat the British in one large battle

• to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

• to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?

• France

• Canada

• Mexico

• Germany

How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world

• It led to Great Britain giving up its other colonies.

• It made other nations fearful of American strength.

• It encouraged other nations to fight for their independence.

• It made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence.

In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?

• British land in Canada

• the right to punish the Loyalists

• land east of the Mississippi River

• the return of taxes paid to Great Britain

What did the colonists resent most about the Stamp Act?

• They did not believe in any form of taxation.

• They had no representatives to vote on the tax.

• People in Great Britain did not have to pay taxes.

• People in Great Britain were taxed only on property.

What is the one act that was repealed due to colonist protest?

• Stamp Act

• intolerable acts

• Townshend Acts

• Sugar Act