The American Revolution pt. 1

Why might the Revolutionary War be called the War for Independence?

• Because it was fought for freedom from British rule

• Because it was fought in Europe

• Because it was about trade

• Because it was a civil war

Who was chosen as the commander of the colonial army during the 2nd Continental Congress?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was a problem with the paper money called Continentals?

• It was worthless

• It was made of gold

• It was only used in France

• It was too valuable

What was a common problem among British soldiers during the war?

• They ran out of food

• They often deserted

• They had too many supplies

• They spoke different languages

Which statement best explains why the colonists’ knowledge of the land was an advantage?

• They could use the land to hide and surprise the enemy.

• They could build more houses.

• They could grow more crops.

• They could travel to Europe easily.

How might the colonists’ determination to win have influenced their actions during the rebellion?

• They may have worked harder and not given up easily.

• They may have left the country.

• They may have joined the British army.

• They may have stopped fighting quickly.

Why might the colonists' inexperience in the military be a problem during the rebellion?

• They would know exactly what to do in battles

• They might make mistakes and lose battles

• They would have the best strategies

• They would win every fight easily

Which of the following is true about the actions of some Loyalists during the civil war?

• They only helped the rebels

• They pillaged the homes and farms of the rebels and rebel sympathizers

• They refused to participate in any way

• They built new towns for the British

Who was in charge of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

• General George Washington

• General Benedict Arnold

• General Thomas Gage

• General Charles Cornwallis

What is espionage?

• The act of spying or using spies to obtain secret information

• The act of cooking food for others

• The act of building houses

• The act of painting pictures