American Revolutionary War Quiz

What was one of the American war aims during the Revolutionary War?

• Olive Branch Petition

• Treaty of Paris

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Missouri Compromise

Which pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, helped define American war aims?

• Common Sense

• The Federalist Papers

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• The Wealth of Nations

Who was responsible for the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Who provided outstanding leadership for the Americans during the Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

Which country provided economic aid to the Americans at the outset of the Revolutionary War?

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Netherlands

What advantage did the colonials have over the redcoats?

• Better uniforms

• Superior naval power

• Competent marksmanship

• Larger army

What was one of the moral advantages the Americans had during the Revolutionary War?

• Belief in a just cause

• Support from all European nations

• Unlimited resources

• Control of the seas

What was one of the main organizational weaknesses of the American side during the war?

• Strong leadership from the beginning

• Well-organized military strategy

• Badly organized for the war, lacked unity

• Effective communication among colonies

How was the Continental Congress described during the war?

• Strong and effective

• Weak and ineffective

• Unified and powerful

• Well-funded and organized

What was a significant economic difficulty faced by the Americans during the war?

• Abundance of metal money

• Surplus of resources

• Little metal money, paper money was nearly worthless

• Strong economic support from allies