Revolutionary War

Front

Which had a greater population at the beginning of the Revolution: Britain or the colonies?

Back

Britain

Front

Where in the colonies did the Loyalists have the strongest presence?

Back

The Southern colonies

Front

The colonies relied heavily on what kind of armed force?

Back

Militias

Front

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

Back

George Washington

Front

What was the impact of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation?

Back

It convinced many enslaved people to fight for the British

Front

Which of the following represented a geographical disadvantage for the British?
- Being trapped by the Appalachian mountains
- Having to cross the Atlantic Ocean
- Fighting on their home ground
- Being unaccustomed to the harsh New England winters

Back

Having to cross the Atlantic Ocean

Front

The _____________ sided with Britain, whereas the ____________ sided with the colonies.

Back

Loyalists; Patriots

Front

The British relied heavily on which kind of armed force?

Back

Hessian (German) mercenaries

Front

Which of the following adjectives best describes Washington's leadership? Fearsome, Average, Weak, Inspiring

Back

Inspiring

Front

By the end of the Revolutionary War, all of the colonies had allowed African Americans to serve in the Continental Army.

Back

False