Revolutionary War Quiz

1. Which of the following were advantages for the British Army? (Check all that are correct)

• Well supplied
• Well trained soldiers
• Best navy in the world
• Well paid soldiers
• Knew the land/terrain well

2. Which of the following were advantages for the Continental Army? (Check all that are correct)

• Knew the land/terrain well
• Were more motivated to fight
• Had an alliance with France
• Well supplied
• Well trained soldiers

3. Which of the following were disadvantages for the British Army? (Check all that are correct)

• Had to send troops and supplies across the ocean
• Had to get orders and plans from across the ocean
• Didn't know the land/terrain very well
• Had old or homemade weapons
• Were not well paid, and often went without pay

4. Which of the following were disadvantages for the Continental Army? (Check all that are correct).

• Had old or homemade weapons
• Were not well paid, and often went without pay
• Had fewer soldiers
• Very inexperienced soldiers
• Had to send troops and supplies across the ocean

5. What do you think were the most important advantages or disadvantages for either side? Why?

6. Which of these groups were promised freedom if they fought on the British side? (a)  

• Indigenous Peoples
• African Americans
• Women

7. Which of these groups often helped the war effort by making uniforms or nursing wounded soldiers? (a)  

• Indigenous Peoples
• African Americans
• Women

8. Which of these groups were able to join the Continental Army after 1776?

• Indigenous Peoples
• African Americans
• Women

9. Which of these groups were more likely to fight with the British since they weren't pushing onto their land like the American colonists were. (a)  

• Indigenous Peoples
• African Americans
• Women

10. Name one person you have learned about so far in the Revolutionary War. How did they contribute to the war effort?