Quiz on the Continental Army and the American Revolution

What was George Washington's chief task as the Continental Army's commander in chief?

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To raise troops

• To manage finances

• To build fortifications

How many soldiers served in the Continental Army during the war?

• 100,000

• 230,000

• 50,000

• 300,000

What was a great challenge for the colonists despite their efforts?

• Winning the war

• Building new homes

• Trading with other countries

• Writing new laws

What did the Patriot forces face in the war against Britain?

• Few obstacles

• Many obstacles

• No obstacles

• Only financial obstacles

What was the main idea of the section titled "The Struggle for Liberty"?

• The Patriots' challenges and efforts during the war

• The British strategies

• The role of women in the war

• The economic impact of the war

What was the impact of women serving in the military in 2013?

• They were banned from combat

• They could serve in combat units

• They only served as nurses

• They were not allowed to join

What was the significance of the painting "Crossing the Delaware"?

• It depicted a peaceful negotiation.

• It showed a key Patriot victory.

• It was a portrait of George Washington.

• It was a landscape of the Delaware River.

Where does the painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" hang?

• The White House

• The British Museum

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The Louvre

What did the Patriots do to the British troops in the morning?

• They surrendered

• They attacked

• They negotiated peace

• They retreated

What did the army and the Revolution achieve after the events described?

• They were defeated

• They were saved

• They surrendered

• They retreated