American Revolution Quiz

What was the American Revolution?

• A war fought between the American colonies and British rule

• A rebellion against unfair rules

• A treaty between the American colonies and Britain

• A democracy movement in the late 1700s

Who was the leader of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What is democracy?

• A system where people vote for their leaders and have a say in running the country

• A rebellion against unfair rules

• A treaty between countries

• A movement to break free from British rule

What does the term 'ally' mean?

• A good friend in the world of countries who helps each other out

• A rebellion against unfair rules

• A treaty between countries

• A movement to break free from British rule

What is a treaty?

• A promise or agreement between countries to settle disputes or make peace

• A rebellion against unfair rules

• A democracy movement in the late 1700s

• A war fought between the American colonies and British rule

What was one of the strengths of the American Continental Army?

• Large number of well-trained soldiers

• Abundance of supplies

• Strong support from Great Britain

• Inspiring leadership of General Washington

How did the British recruit additional soldiers?

• By hiring German professional soldiers

• By enlisting Indigenous people

• By offering freedom to enslaved Black men

• By training British citizens

What was one of the weaknesses faced by the British forces?

• Lack of trained soldiers

• Shortage of supplies

• Strong leadership

• Support from the French

Why did the British taxpayers become unhappy during the war?

• The high costs of the war

• Lack of support from the British government

• Poorly equipped soldiers

• Lack of trained generals

What was one of the weaknesses of the Continental army?

• Lack of trained soldiers

• Shortage of supplies

• Lack of support from the French

• Inadequate leadership