American Revolution Quiz

The first battles of the American Revolutionary war were the battles of _______.

• Lexington and Concord
• Yorktown

• Bemis Heights

• Albany

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How did geography help the colonists during the battles of Lexington and Concord?

• The colonists hid in the woods and behind fences.

• The British attacked from below.

• The colonists knew where the traps were.

• The British could not avoid holes in the roads.

Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought?

• Bemis Heights

• Breed's Hill

• Saratoga

• The Grand Canyon

Why did the colonists consider the Battle of Bunker Hill a success when the British technically won?

• The British lost almost 1/3 of their troops .

• The colonists only lost because they ran out of ammunition.

• The colonists proved to the British that they were not giving up easily.

• All of the answers are correct.

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Why did General William Prescott tell the colonial soldiers, “Don’t shoot till you see the whites of their eyes?”

• He knew the troops were low on ammunition and he didn't want them to waste it.

• He knew the colonists were not well trained and they were likely to not hit the British soldiers.

• He wanted to see the British people up close.

• It just sounded like a tough thing to say.

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What were THREE challenges George Washington and the Continental Army faced? Choose THREE.

• Not enough food

• Not enough supplies for battle

• The weather was awfully cold and rainy.

• The horses were sick.

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Which battle was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Saratoga
• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battles of Maggie Valley

• The Battle of the Bulge

Why did France decide to support the colonists? Choose TWO answers.

• The French saw that the colonists could actually win after they won the Battle of Saratoga.

• The French really disliked the British and wanted to teach them a lesson.

• The French thought the British accent sounded ridiculous.

• The French wanted to take over the colonies.

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Who was the delegate who went to France to convince them to help the colonists?

• George Washington

• King George III

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

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What are some reasons Black Americans fought in the Revolutionary War? Choose TWO

• They were promised freedom from slavery

• They thought it sounded like an adventure.

• They thought their conditions would get better without the British.

• They thought the uniforms were cool.

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