Unit 1 Quiz

What is one reason people came to the colonies?

• To escape the cold

• For opportunity

• To find treasure

• To visit family

What is a colony?

• A type of ship

• A large city

• An area controlled by another country

• A type of government

What did the colonists want to avoid?

• A war

• A treaty

• A tax increase

• A new king

What year did the Second Continental Congress take place?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1783

• 1790

What was the main reason Washington's army was unlikely to win big battles?

• They had fewer soldiers

• They had less training

• They had no weapons

• They had no leader

Which city is shown in Massachusetts on the map?

• Albany

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

What was a turning point in the war because it brought the Americans a new fighting partner?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Trenton

Why did the French want revenge on the British?

• They lost to them in the French and Indian War

• They wanted more land

• They wanted to trade with America

• They wanted to explore new territories

Who was the German military officer that helped train the Continental Army?

• Baron von Steuben

• Charles Cornwallis

• George Washington

• Marquis de Lafayette

Where did Washington face off against British general Charles Cornwallis?

• Valley Forge

• Boston

• Yorktown, Virginia

• Philadelphia