American Revolution Quiz

Which of the following best describes George Washington's role in the American Revolutionary War?

• He was a loyalist who supported the British monarchy.
• He was a diplomat who negotiated peace treaties with other nations.
• He was a military leader who commanded the Continental Army.
• He was a writer who penned influential pamphlets advocating for independence.

Which of the following best describes King George's role in the American Revolutionary War?

• He was a political leader who led the British forces.
• He was a political advisor who supported colonial independence.
• He was a diplomat who negotiated peace treaties with other nations.
• He was a writer who penned influential pamphlets advocating for colonial rights.

The American troops primarily relied on guerrilla warfare tactics, such as hit-and-run attacks, to weaken the British forces during the American War for Independence.

• True
• False

The American colonies' knowledge of the local terrain and geography helped them to effectively use strategies of attrition against the British forces.

• True
• False

Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that

• independence would lead to the end of slavery.
• they could return to Africa after the war.
• Congress would give them land for their service.
• Britain would grant them their freedom.

Experienced shortages of everything.

• Americans
• British

Strong patriotism was an advantage or strength

• Americans
• British

Received help from the Hessians

• British
• Americans

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

• Paul Revire

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet which helped push the colonist to revolt against Britain

• The Mayflower Compact

• Common Sense

• The Redbook of Westmarch

• The Song of Liberty