American Revolution Quizzizz

What is the first battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Yorktown

Which battle has the famous quote, "Don't shoot until you see the whites in their eyes"?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Bunker Hill

Which side had a professional standing army?

• British

• Colonists

Which battle was a surprise attack on Christmas Day?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Valley Forge

• Battle of Lexington & Concord

What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• Many British soldiers died but the Americans ran out of ammo so it was a British victory

• Washington surprised the Hessians by crossing the Delaware and catching them off-guard

• The last battle of the American Revolution

• New York was captured by Loyalist forces

Why is the battle of Trenton significant?

• It was a decisive victory for the British forces.
• It had no impact on the outcome of the war.
• It gave the Americans a huge morale boost after ambushing the Hessians

• It was a battle fought during World War II.

What happened at the Battle of Trenton?

• George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River to surprise and defeat Hessian mercenaries stationed in Trenton, New Jersey.
• The Battle of Trenton was a naval battle.
• The Battle of Trenton took place in Pennsylvania.
• The Battle of Trenton was fought between the British and American forces.

What battle convinced the French to join the American cause?

• Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Lexington and Concord
• Battle of Bunker Hill
• Battle of Yorktown

Why is the Battle of Saratoga significant?

• It was a turning point of the war and convinced the French to come to America's aid

• It was a massive victory for the British and a huge morale boost

• It led to the Americans surrendering at Yorktown

• It was a minor battle with no significance

What is Valley Forge?

• Valley Forge is a mountain range in Pennsylvania.
• Valley Forge is a famous amusement park in Pennsylvania.
• Valley Forge is a popular shopping mall in Pennsylvania.
• Valley Forge is a historic site in Pennsylvania where George Washington and the Continental Army camped during the winter of 1777-1778 during the American Revolutionary War.