American Revolution

Who was king of England during the American Revolution?

• King Henry VIII

• George Washington

• King George III

• King Edward III

Before the Revolutionary War, colonists organized boycotts against Great Britain. What group used violence and threats to enforce these boycotts?

• Imperial Policy

• Sons of Liberty

• Massachusetts Militia

• Second Continental Congress

This image is most likely depicting

• the Boston Tea Party

• a ride to Valley Forge

• George Washington crossing the Delaware.

• Paul Revere's midnight ride.

This person was a great inventor, scientist, and writer. He also helped to convince France to support America during the revolution. Who was he?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What advantages did the colonial militia have over the British? (Choose all correct answers.)

• They knew the geography better.

• They had strong leaders.

• They had more money and weapons.

• They were determined to win their freedom.

Who was the slave who spied for the Americans and helped the Continental army trap the British army at Yorktown?

• James Armistead

• Charles Cornwallis

• Francis Marion

• Comte de Rochambeau

Who drilled soldiers at Valley Forge, turning them into a strong, fighting force?

• Bernardo de Gálvez

• Mary Ludwig Hayes

• John Paul Jones

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence.

• British

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Neutral

Who was the British general who fought in the South and surrendered at Yorktown, the final battle of the war?

• James Armistead

• Charles Cornwallis

• Francis Marion

• Comte de Rochambeau

Who brought water to troops during battle and continued to fire a cannon after the spouse was wounded?

• Bernardo de Gálvez

• Mary Ludwig Hayes (AKA Mary Pitcher)

• John Paul Jones

• Marquis de Lafayette

• Baron Friedrich von Steuben