Key Events of the American Revolution 4

Who was appointed to lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was the result of Washington positioning cannons to fire on Boston harbor?

• The British captured the city

• The British were forced to give up the city

• The Continental Army retreated

• The French joined the war

By December 1776, how many men were left in Washington's army?

• 1,500

• 2,400

• 3,800

• 5,000

What challenges did Washington's army face during the crossing the Delaware River?

• Lack of food and supplies

• Harsh weather conditions

• A surprise British attack

• A shortage of weapons

How many American soldiers were lost in the Battle of Trenton?

• None

• One

• Two

• Three

What was the result of the Battle of Saratoga for the British?

• They won decisively

• They lost fewer men than the Continentals

• They were forced to surrender

• They captured the Continental Army

Which countries joined the Continentals after the victory at Saratoga?

• France, Spain, and the Netherlands

• Germany, Italy, and Russia

• Portugal, Sweden, and Norway

• China, Japan, and India

At what battle did the Continentals surround the British and force them to surrender?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Saratoga

On what date did Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown?

• October 9, 1781

• October 19, 1781

• November 9, 1781

• November 19, 1781

How many British soldiers surrendered at Yorktown?

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 7,000

• 8,000