American Revolution: The Two Sides

What was Benjamin Franklin's famous quote at the start of the American Revolution?

• "We must all hang together, or we shall certainly all hang separately."

• "Give me liberty, or give me death."

• "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country."

• "These are the times that try men's souls."

What fraction of the American population were loyalists during the American Revolution?

• One-fourth

• One-third

• One-half

• Two-thirds

In which continent was the war for American independence fought?

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

Fill in the blank: The English had great wealth and credit, meaning they could borrow money from other countries because they had a history of ______.

• paying back their loans

• winning wars

• trading goods

• discovering lands

What was one of the challenges faced by the Americans during the war?

• Lack of soldiers

• Lack of money

• Lack of weapons

• Lack of food

How many people were there in England to support the war effort?

• 2 million

• 5 million

• 8 million

• 12 million

At the start of the war, the American troops were mostly _______.

• well-trained

• untrained and unequipped

• well-equipped

• disciplined

Marquis de Lafayette came from _______ to help the Continental Army.

• Germany

• France

• Poland

• England

Which of the following served as generals in the Continental Army?

• Frederick Baron Von Steuben and Casimir Pulaski

• Marquis de Lafayette and Thaddeus Kosciusko

• George Washington and Baron de Kalb

• Thaddeus Kosciusko and Casimir Pulaski

Many of the English officers were not very good leaders because they had _______.

• bought their commissions

• extensive training

• strong leadership skills

• experience in battle