Revolutionary War Quiz

What advantages did American colonists have that helped them win the Revolutionary War against Great Britain? (Choose 4)

• The colonists had a strong desire for freedom.

• The colonists received support from France and Spain.

• The colonists had unlimited access to food.

• The colonists were more familiar with the geography where battles were fought.

• The colonies had capable leaders, like General George Washington.

Which statements accurately describe the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War? (Choose 4)

• The United States freed all slaves who fought.

• Both enslaved and free African Americans fought in the Continental Army.

• Britain promised to free any colonial slaves that fought on its side.

• African Americans fought on both sides of the war.

• African Americans contributed greatly to the Continental Army's success.

Which factor most caused the British to suffer such an unexpected defeat?

• The British army was weak and inexperienced.

• The British general was not familiar with the local geography.

• The British general was too confident and did not ask for support.

• Traveling 220 miles was an unreasonable expectation of an army on foot.

Why did the British army set up camp at Yorktown, Virginia?

• They planned to surrender there.

• They thought it would be hard for the American army to attack.

• They thought it would be a good place for British supply ships to land.

• They thought it would stop French supply ships from helping Americans.

How did minutemen get their name?

• They were a part of a colonial militia who could quickly be ready to fight.

• They were a part of a colonial militia who quickly changed sides in a fight.

• They were a part of a British militia who could leave for the colonies quickly.

• They were a part of a British militia who would run away from a fight quickly.

Why did George Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge?

• to prepare and train the colonial militia

• to hide from the British after a major loss

• to rest after a major victory in a battle there

• to write the peace treaty after the war was over

Which battle ended the Revolutionary War?

• Battle of Breed’s Hill

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Valley Forge

• Battle of Yorktown

Which woman was sold into slavery and wrote poems and plays supporting the American Revolution?

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Molly Pitcher

• Mary Ludwig Hays

Which woman was an important advisor to her husband and told him to "Remember the Ladies" when forming American's new government.

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Both

• Molly Pitcher

Her letters are some of the earliest known writings about "women’s rights"

• Abigail Adams

• Phillis Wheatley

• Molly Ptcher

• Both