American Revolution Quiz

After the Battle of Yorktown,

• The British Parliament voted in favor of peace.

• The British King insisted on signing a peace treaty.

• The United States gave up on achieving independence.

• Congress voted to authorize privateers.

The main American strength when the war began was

• An army of well trained volunteers

• An large amount of money to pay for the war

• Fighting on their home land

• A strong central government

Compared to the Colonial Army, British troops had all of the following except

• More food and supplies

• Greater motivation to fight

• The help of Hessian soldiers

• Better equipment

Why was the Battle of Saratoga the turning point in the war?

• It brought France into the war as an American ally

• It forced the British to leave Canada

• It ended the war and led to the Treaty of Paris

• Washington led a surprise attack across the Delaware River

"Give me liberty or give me death"! Since nothing but blows will do, let us come to final separation!" These statements are the word of:

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Redcoats

• British officers

The Declaration of Independence was written to explain:

• Why the colonist thought "taxation without representation was unfair

• How Britain could win back the loyalty of the colonists

• Why it was time for the colonies to separate from Great Britain

• How other nations could help the colonists fight the British

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain rights that include the:

• Right to elect their leaders

• Right to feel safe in one's home

• Right to bear arms

• Right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

Which of these countries secretly gave money and supplies to the colonists early in the American Revolution, but later formed a formal alliance with the Patriots?

• France

• Austria

• Germany

• Britain

What was the difference between Loyalists and Patriots?

• Patriots accepted British rule, while Loyalists wanted independence.

• Patriots wanted to negotiate with Britain, while Loyalists did not.

• Loyalists accepted British rule, while Patriots wanted independence.

• Loyalists wanted to return to Britain, while Patriots wanted to negotiate.

She dressed as a man and fought with the Continental Army. This woman was

• Abigail Adams

• Mercy Otis Warren

• Mary Ludwig Hayes

• Deborah Sampson