Revolutionary War Quiz

Which statement best describes Native American involvement in the Revolutionary War?

• Most Native Americans sided with the Patriots, inspired by their ideals of freedom and liberty.

• Much of the fighting that involved Native Americans took place west of the Appalachian Mountains.

• Native Americans became increasingly swept up in the war as the British moved south.

• Native Americans were mainly neutral during the war, waiting to see which side would win

During the Revolutionary War, the Congress authorized the use of privateers to

• collect taxes from Loyalists who did not want to fund the war.

• defend colonial settlements from attack by British troops.

• engage the powerful warships of the British navy in battle.

• capture British merchant ships and seize their cargo.

The British counted on strong Loyalist support in the South, but instead

• mercenaries hired by both sides fought, upsetting British battle plans.

• former Loyalists imprisoned thousands of British troops.

• small, quick bands of Patriots repeatedly attacked British troops.

• Southern traders blockaded coastal cities such as Savannah.

The worst American defeat of the Revolutionary War occurred at

• Camden.

• Vincennes.

• Charles Town.

• Cowpens.

Why did Washington’s attack at Yorktown surprise the British?

• The British were unaware that France had sent warships to aid the Patriots.

• The British thought Washington was on the verge of surrendering entirely.

• The British thought Loyalist support in the South would prevent an attack there.

• The British were expecting Washington to attack at New York City instead.

What is likely the most important reason why America won the Revolutionary War?

• The Patriots believed in their cause and were committed to outlast the British.

• The strong Continental navy successfully prevented supplies from reaching British troops.

• The Continental Army possessed superior firepower and advanced weapons.

• The collapse of Loyalist support as the war progressed destroyed British morale.

The War at Sea produced one of the War’s great heroes. What was the name of the hero who was produced by the war?

• John White

• John Morton

• John Paul Jones

• Richard Jones

What were the names of the two (2) ships that were a part of the War at Sea? (Choose 2)

• Cornwallis

• Bonhomme Richard

• The Savannah

• Serapis

What was the name of the General who attacked Charles Town, South Carolina and took thousands of prisoners?

• General Henry Clinton

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General Horatio Gates

• General Charles Pinkney

Francis Marion achieved great success as a Patriot leader. He was known as ________________ and operated out of the ________________ of eastern South Carolina. (both must be correct)

• Swamp Fox, swamps
• Clinton Hamilton, swamps

• Swamp Fox, Henry Clinton

• Swamp Fox, Joseph Brant