At the start of the war, how did the British feel about their chances of regaining control of the colonies?

They were confident that it would soon end in their favor.

They were uncertain and feared a long conflict.

They felt they had no chance of regaining control.

They were indifferent to the outcome of the war.

What was one of the consequences for a British soldier if they were caught stealing from another soldier?

They would be promoted for resourcefulness.

What was a major problem for the British army and navy despite being strong?

They had to travel a long distance from home to get to America

They had no naval ships to attack the Continental warships

They were disliked and even hated by the surrounding people

They were unable to capture any goods from the Continentals

How did the Continental army compensate for their lack of naval ships?

By attacking British supply ships with privateers

By capturing British ships and using them

By relying on the French navy for assistance

By building their own fleet of fast ships

What role did local civilians often play in supporting the Continental army?

They sold or gave the army food and weapons

They provided military training to the troops

They acted as spies within the British ranks

They negotiated peace terms with the British

What was one of the reasons the British troops were less eager to fight?

They were fighting far from their homeland

They had superior weapons and supplies

They were fighting against a well-known enemy

They had the support of the local population

What did women do to support the Continental army?

They provided medical care and spied on the British

They served as generals and strategists

They fought alongside the men in battles

They negotiated alliances with other countries

What was the special advantage that Continental soldiers had over the British soldiers according to the text?

A stronger motivation or desire to win

What hardships did Washington's troops face during the winter at Valley Forge?

They were tired, starving, and many lacked proper clothing or even shoes

They were well-fed and comfortable

They had plenty of clothing and shoes

They were provided with ample money from the states government

Why did the British soldiers have less motivation to win the war according to the document?

They were not defending their homes or freedoms and had other problems besides the war

They were fighting on their own land

They were defending their personal freedoms

They had strong support from their government

Who among the following also fought for the British during the American Revolutionary War?

Some men of African descent and many Native Americans

Only Loyalists who believed in British cause

What was the main goal of the Continental troops' strategy?

To protect themselves from attacks

To surround and defeat the British in Boston

What unusual tactics did the Continental army use that were not common for that time?

Surprise attacks on small groups of British soldiers

What was the outcome of the British attempt to take Philadelphia in 1777?

They took the city but failed to destroy Washington's army

They took the city and held it successfully

They were defeated and the city was destroyed

Who was James Armistead, and what role did he play during the American Revolution?

An enslaved man who spied on the British for the Continental Army

A British spy who worked for the Continental Army

A French soldier who joined the Continental Army

A Dutch merchant who traded with the Americans

What new strategy did the British try during the American Revolution that involved the Loyalists?

They attempted to capture the southern colonies with the help of Loyalists.

They tried to blockade the American ports.

They focused on recruiting more Native American allies.

They launched a full-scale invasion of the northern colonies.

Which event marked the end of major fighting in the American Revolution?

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

The capture of the British fort at Pensacola

Who was the British Lieutenant General that surrendered at Yorktown?

Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis

Lieutenant General Benedict Arnold

Which countries did Britain fight against in the Treaty of Paris, 1783?

France, Spain, and the American colonies

Germany, Italy, and the American colonies

What was the significance of the French navy in the Battle of Yorktown?

They stopped British ships from bringing reinforcements.

They provided additional troops for the ground battle.

They surrendered to the British forces.

They blockaded the British from escaping by land.

What event marked the end of the war between America and Great Britain?

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What did the Treaty of Paris recognize in its set of agreements?

The independence of the United States of America

The independence of Native American lands

The independence of Canada from Britain

The restoration of Loyalist property by the United States

According to the Treaty of Paris, what territory did Britain cede to the United States?

All the territory that was east of the Mississippi River, south of Canada, and north of Florida

The lands west of the Appalachian Mountains

The territory of New York and New England

The French territories in North America

What did the United States promise to do in the treaty regarding Loyalists?

Restore their rights and property

Grant them political positions in the new government

Provide them with free passage to Britain

Compensate them for their losses during the war

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What was the composition of the Continental Army when the revolution started?

Professional soldiers from the American army

Militias and part-time soldiers

British soldiers who defected

Foreign mercenaries

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was asked to lead the new Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

John Adams

Which group of people made up most of the Continental Army?

Full-time military officers

Volunteers, merchants, and workers

British defectors

Foreign allies

What role did Salem Poor play during the American Revolution?

He was a British spy.

He fought for independence and was commended for his heroics.

He was a general in the Continental Army.

He financed the revolution.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the serious problems faced by the Continental Army?

They had too many soldiers.

They were too well-trained.

They had little money to pay the soldiers.

They had advanced weaponry.

What was the size of the Continental Army estimated to be at any one time?

500 to 1,500 men

8,000 to 24,000 men

50,000 to 75,000 men

100,000 to 150,000 men

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What was the primary challenge for the colonial navy compared to the army?

It was larger and more difficult to manage.

It was made up of only experienced sailors.

It was even smaller and less experienced than the army.

It had too many ships to maintain.

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American Revolution Quiz

What was the composition of the Continental Army when the revolution started?

Who was asked to lead the new Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress in 1775?

Which group of people made up most of the Continental Army?

What role did Salem Poor play during the American Revolution?

What was one of the serious problems faced by the Continental Army?

What was the size of the Continental Army estimated to be at any one time?

What was the primary challenge for the colonial navy compared to the army?

At the start of the war, how did the British feel about their chances of regaining control of the colonies?

What was one of the consequences for a British soldier if they were caught stealing from another soldier?

Approximately how many soldiers from other countries, including mercenaries, were hired by the British Army?

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