American Revolution Quiz

Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill important for the Americans?

• It ended the war.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It was a major victory for the Americans.

• It gave the Americans hope and showed they could stand up to the British.

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What was a key reason the British lost the Battle of Yorktown?

• The British ships sank.

• George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette made a smart plan.

• The British soldiers were tired.

• The British ran out of supplies.

What was the Enlightenment idea that influenced the American government?

• The idea of a monarchy.

• The idea of a social contract.

• The idea of a dictatorship.

• The idea of a theocracy.

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How did spies help the Americans during the war?

• They passed along secret information about the British army.

• They fought in battles.

• They built weapons.

• They trained soldiers.

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Why did many Native Americans choose to support Great Britain?

• They were promised protection of their lands from settlers.

• They disliked the American soldiers.

• They wanted to move to Britain.

• They wanted to trade with the British.

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What was the role of the Second Continental Congress during the war?

• It acted like a government and made big decisions.

• It fought in battles.

• It trained soldiers.

• It built ships.

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Which event happened first in the order of the American Revolution?

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battles of Saratoga

• The Declaration of Independence was signed

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

How did European countries like France help the Americans during the war?

• They fought against the Americans.

• They took over American lands.

• They stayed neutral.

• They gave soldiers, ships, and money.

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During the Battle of Bunker Hill, which hill was primarily involved in the fighting?

• Breed's Hill

• Bunker Hill

• Beacon Hill

• Prospect Hill

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Using the chart, what stopped the British Army and British Navy from leaving Yorktown? (Select all that apply)

• British Troops

• French Army

• French Navy

• American Army

• American Navy