Quiz on Revolutionary War American Allies

Who were the primary allies of the American colonists?

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• France, Spain, and the Netherlands

• Russia, China, and India

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What did France provide to the Continental Army?

• Toys and games

• Books and maps

• Gunpowder and cannons

• Food and water

In what year did France become an official ally of the United States?

• 1783

• 1781

• 1778

• 1776

What was one reason Spain helped the American colonies?

• To build ships

• To find gold

• To attack British forts

• To make new friends

What did the allies hope to regain from the Seven Years War?

• Lost territory

• More soldiers

• Better food

• New friends

Which country had a major debt after the war?

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

What was a common enemy for France and Spain?

• China

• Russia

• Britain

• America

What did the Netherlands provide to the colonists?

• Clothing

• Food

• Loans

• Weapons

What was a major cause of the French Revolution?

• Debt from the war

• Trade agreements

• Colonial expansion

• New laws

Which battle did French soldiers help with?

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga