American Revolution Quiz

Why did Joseph Martin join the Continental army?

• He wanted to earn money

• He believed Americans were invincible

• He was drafted by Congress

• He wanted to fight in Europe

What did Martin trade for a musket?

How many British troops were actually in New York?

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

• 30,000

What advantage did the British have at the start of the war?

• They had more allies

• They had a strong navy and well-trained army

• They had better spies

• They had more farmland

What was one major weakness of the Continental army?

• Too many soldiers

• Lack of supplies and training

• Poor leadership

• No support from farmers

Why did Congress print paper money?

• To pay soldiers

• To buy land

• To pay taxes

• To bribe British leaders

Which country secretly helped the Americans early in the war?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Canada

Who inspired confidence and kept the army together?

• Thomas Paine

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What were Hessians?

• British generals

• German soldiers hired by Britain

• American spies

• French allies

What was one British strength?

• They had more ships and supplies

• They had better farmland

• They had more allies in Europe

• They had shorter supply lines