The American Revolution

What advantages did the British have as the war began? (3)

• the wealth of their empire?

• a well-trained army

• the strongest navy in the world

• bad teeth

What advantages did the Patriots have as the war began? (3)

• a greater motivation

• a great leader in George Washington

• Drones

• fighting on their own ground

Which Patriot was caught spying on the British?

• Nathan Hale

• George Washington

• Joe Biden

• James Madison

How did Washington surprise the British at Trenton on Christmas night in 1776?

• He launched a drone attack

• He led his army across the icy Delaware River

• He gave a blanket to every soldier

• He yelled, "The British are coming"

What happened after British troops, under the command of General Howe, captured Philadelphia?

• The British won the war

• George Washington resigned

• The Continental Congress fled

Where did the Continental Army win and enormous victory that changed the course of the war?

• Saratoga, New York

• Orange, CA

• Lexington and Concord

Which country declared war against Great Britain and then sent money and troops to aid the American Patriots?

• China

• Russia

• Italy

• France

Why was the winter at Valley Forge difficult for Washington's army? (2)

• The British attacked over and over again

• The soldiers lacked food, clothing, adn medicine

• The weather was cold and snowy

• General Washington stayed in Philadelphia

Why did the young United States have trouble getting enough money to pay for the war?

• No Americans wanted to fight

• The British wanted a tea party

• The Continental Congress had no power to raise money through taxes

Who were the Loyalists during the Revolutionary War?

• Americans who fought on the side of the British

• British who fought on the side of the Russians

• Native Americans who fought on the side of the Chinese

• Trained dogs known for their loyalty