American Revolution Quiz 2

Choose THREE statements that are correct about the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

• These were the first two battles of the Revolutionary War.

• Before the battles began, Paul Revere warned the colonists that the British were coming.

• The Colonists had hidden their weapons from the British and were able to defeat them.

• The British made a surprise attack on the colonists and defeated them.

Match the following

• American traitor

• Paul Revere

• First president of the United States

• George Washington

• warned everyone the British were coming

• Benedict Arnold

Which fact is true about George Washington?

• George Washington was a general for the American army.

• No one really liked George Washington.

• George Washington thought he was the best man for the job as President.

• George Washington was a general for the British army.

Which statement is true about Paul Revere?

• Paul Revere was a British soldier during the American Revolution.
• Paul Revere is famous for his signature on the Declaration of Independence.

• Paul Revere was a silversmith.

• Paul Revere was an inventor.

Which statement is true about Benedict Arnold?

• Benedict Arnold was a hero of the American Revolution.
• Benedict Arnold remained loyal to the American cause until his death.
• Benedict Arnold was loved by the American people and some wanted him to be president.

• Benedict Arnold is known for betraying the American Revolution by defecting to the British.

Which TWO statements are true about the Battle of Saratoga?

• The British forces won and gained control of New York City.
• The Americans were captured by the British.

• The plan made by the British didn't work and they had to surrender.

• General Burgoyne wanted to use the Hudson River to split up the colonists.