6.1 Quiz

The colonists had a large, well-trained army compared to the British.

• True
• False

Hessians were hired German soldiers who fought for the colonists.

• True
• False

In the early years of the war, the size of the Continental Army dwindled largely because soldiers left as their year of service was completed.

• True
• False

Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and drove the enemy from Philadelphia.

• True
• False

The American victory at Saratoga stopped the British plan to separate New England from the rest of the colonies.

• True
• False

Who disguised herself as a man so she could fight with the army?

• Margaret Corbin
• Molly Pitcher
• Betsy Ross
• Deborah Sampson

The first state to have an all-African American regiment was

• Georgia
• New York
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina

In general, Loyalist support for Britain was weakest in

• Georgia
• New England
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania

Which of the following was an advantage for the Patriots?

• They had a large and powerful navy.
• They had more money and resources.
• They had strong support from Loyalists.
• They were fighting on their own land.

What advantage did the British have at the beginning of the American Revolution?

• They had more knowledge of the land.
• They had help from France.
• They had a strong navy and a well-trained army.
• They had more support from the American colonies.