Revolutionary War Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Massacre

• The First Continental Congress

Which THREE were advantages the British had at the start of the war?

• Larger army and navy

• Better trained soldiers

• More financial resources

• More farming experience

• Knowledge of the land

What was George Washington's main role during the Revolutionary War?

• Writer of the Declaration of Independence

• Commander of the Continental Army

• First member of Congress

• Governor of Virginia

Why was fighting on "home turf" an advantage for the Americans?

• They could grow more food

• They knew the land and could hide better

• They had more horses

• They could swim in local rivers

What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The Americans won easily

• The British won but lost many soldiers

• George Washington surrendered

• The French joined the war

During Washington's crossing of the Delaware River:

• They attacked the British on Christmas night

• They retreated from the British army

• They delivered supplies to Boston

• They signed a peace treaty

After the Battle of Saratoga, which country decided to help America?

• Spain

• Russia

• France

• Netherlands

Which hardship did soldiers face at Valley Forge?

• Too much food

• Extreme heat

• Harsh winter conditions

• British attacks

At the Battle of Yorktown, the French helped by:

• Providing food supplies

• Blocking the British ships with their navy

• Training American soldiers

• Writing surrender terms

The American Revolution remains important to our identity because:

• It made America rich

• It established our independence

• It created our flag

• It ended all wars