Quiz on Historical Events in Massachusetts

When were the Articles of Confederation adopted by the Continental Congress?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1781

What did George Washington manage to do despite challenges?

• Hold the troops together

• Win every battle

• Avoid all conflicts

• Secure immediate independence

What does "Spirit of '76" refer to in the context of American advantages?

• A type of weapon

• A battle strategy

• A sense of determination and patriotism

• A supply of food

What was a major supply issue for the Americans?

• Spirit of '76

• Fighting on their ground

• Few supplies

• Deeply committed

What fraction of the colonists were in favor of a war for independence?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

What was the British strategy to divide the colonies?

• Break the colonies in half by getting between the North and the South

• Use guerilla tactics

• Make an alliance with France

• Attrition

Which strategy involves using local supporters to gain control?

• Use Loyalists to “Divide and Conquer”

• Attrition

• Guerilla tactics

• Blockade

Which side used guerilla tactics?

• The Americans

• The British

• The French

• The Spanish

What was the American approach to forming alliances?

• Make an alliance with one of Britain’s enemies

• Use Loyalists

• Blockade the ports

• Break the colonies in half

What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It showed the determination of the colonial forces

• It was a decisive British victory

• It ended the war