American Revolution

What was the role of the Continental Congress after the Declaration of Independence?

• To raise money through taxes

• To recruit soldiers for the Continental Army

• To serve as the national government

• To negotiate with the British Parliament

Why did some Americans oppose transferring power to the Continental Congress?

• They believed in the rule of the British Parliament

• They valued liberty and personal freedom

• They wanted a stronger national government

• They wanted each state to fight for its own interests

What was the main challenge faced by the Continental Army in recruiting soldiers?

• Lack of funding from the Congress

• Limited availability of well-trained soldiers

• Resistance from the British troops

• Reluctance of farmers to leave their fields

Why did General Washington ask for longer terms of enlistment for soldiers?

• To ensure soldiers' commitment for the whole war

• To provide stability to the Continental Army

• To discourage soldiers from signing up for only one year

• To attract more experienced military commanders

Who were some of the notable women who participated in the American Revolution?

• Margaret Corbin, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, and Deborah Sampson

• Margaret Corbin, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, and Molly Pitcher

• Margaret Corbin, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, and Martha Washington

• Margaret Corbin, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, and Abigail Adams

What was the outcome of the Battle of Long Island?

• The Patriots achieved a decisive victory

• The British defeated the outnumbered Continental Army

• The Patriots successfully captured New York

• The British were forced to retreat to Philadelphia

Why did the Patriots face a low point in the winter of 1776?

• They were outnumbered by the British troops

• Many soldiers had completed their terms

• They lacked support from the Continental Congress

• They were unable to recruit new soldiers

What was one of the reasons some white people in the South opposed allowing African Americans to enlist?

• They feared a revolt among the enslaved population

• They believed African Americans were not capable of fighting

• They wanted to keep the Continental Army racially segregated

• They were concerned about the cost of training African Americans

Which state raised an all-African American regiment during the American Revolution?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

What was the significance of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton?

• They marked the turning point of the American Revolution

• They resulted in the capture of General Howe

• They secured control of the Hudson River for the Patriots

• They boosted morale for the Continental Army