American Revolutionary War Quiz 2

What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?

• To elect the first President of the United States

• To establish trade agreements with France

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

• To organize the colonial response to Great Britain's abuses

Who wrote 'Common Sense'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What was a significant disadvantage for the British during the American Revolutionary War?

• Lack of naval power

• Shortage of weapons

• Fighting on foreign soil

• Lack of military training

What was the Noble Train of Artillery?

• A series of battles in the southern colonies

• A supply route for the British

• A military strategy used by the French

• A transport of cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston

Which battle is associated with Washington crossing the Delaware River?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Long Island

At What Meeting Was The Declaration of Independence Signed

• Second Washington Conference

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• First Continental Congress

• Second Continental Congress

Which best explains the purpose of Common Sense?

• Common Sense was written as a play to make fun of the Boston Massacre.

• Common Sense was written to convince colonists it was in their best interest to stay loyal to the King.

• Common Sense was written to convince the colonists it was time to leave Great Britian.

• Common Sense was written to convince the colonists to join Spain and declare war on Great Britain.

4. These were German mercenaries hired to fight by the British.

• Nazis

• Hessians

• Confederates

Had superior training, soldiers, & equipment:

• Americans

• British

Match the battles with their descriptions

• Colonists crossed a river, BIG win

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Colonists lost, but killed many redcoats

• Battle of Long Island

• BIG loss for colonists, British took NY

• Battles of Trenton and Princeton