Module 2 History Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain
• To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
• To establish a new government
• To request financial aid from France

According to the text, what was the most significant diplomatic success for the American colonies during the Revolutionary War?

• Securing a treaty with Spain
• Forging a critical alliance with France
• Negotiating peace with Britain
• Gaining support from the Netherlands

What was the primary reason Britain implemented new taxes on the American colonies after 1763?

• To punish the colonies for disloyalty
• To fund the development of new colonial infrastructure
• To pay off the massive debt from the French and Indian War
• To encourage colonial manufacturing

What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It led to the capture of New York by the British.
• It convinced France to join the war on the American side.
• It resulted in the capture of Charleston by the British.
• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

What strategic advantage did the British gain from capturing New York?

• It was a major supply route for the Americans.
• It was a key naval base.
• It was the capital of the American colonies.
• It had a large stockpile of weapons.

What role did Benedict Arnold play in the Battle of Saratoga?

• He led the British forces to victory.
• He betrayed the Americans during the battle.
• He was a key American leader before his later betrayal.
• He was captured by the British.

What was a common factor in both the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Saratoga?

• Both were fought in the Southern colonies.
• Both were American victories.
• Both resulted in American retreats.
• Both were naval battles.

Which battle involved a surprise attack by Washington on Hessian forces?

• Battle of Long Island
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Monmouth
• Battle of Cowpens

Which battle resulted in the British capturing an important American city?

• Battle of Long Island
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Saratoga
• Siege of Charleston

Which two battles both took place in South Carolina?

• Battle of Trenton and Battle of Saratoga
• Battle of Long Island and Battle of Monmouth
• Siege of Charleston and Battle of Cowpens
• Battle of Saratoga and Battle of Monmouth