Quiz on American History

Who was the commander in chief of the Continental Army?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• King George

What is the name given to colonists who remain loyal to Great Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

What is the name given to colonists who want to be independent from Great Britain?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

Why would people in the colonies choose to stay loyal to Britain?

About how many African American men eventually fought in the Continental Army under Washington? Mark only one oval.

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 20,000

Why was the winter of 1777-1778 was difficult for the Patriots?

A Frenchman named Marquis de Lafayette arrived in 1777 to help the Patriot army. Who did he become a trusted aide to? Mark only one oval.

• Britain

• George Washington

• Spain

Why would foreign born people come to help the Patriots in their fight for freedom? (select 2) Mark only one oval.

• They would be paid

• Wanted to fight against Britain

• Wanted to align their country with the new USA

• Wanted freedom

The economy suffered from inflation during the war. It took more money to buy the same amount of goods needed to pay for the war. What does inflation mean? Mark only one oval.

• increased price of goods and services in an economy

• ships had to go back to Europe

• lack of supplies

What was the woman's role during the war? Mark only one oval.

• they were nurses to wounded men and built weapons

• they had to defend their homes with weapons

• they cared for the children, ran the home and farms