The Continental Army's Challenges During the American Revolution

What does the term 'front' refer to in a military context?

• A type of military uniform

• A peace negotiation term

• The location where battles are fought

• A strategy to deceive the enemy

What was the British strategy at the beginning of the war?

• To blockade the ports

• To divide the colonies and fight on two fronts

• To recruit more soldiers from Europe

• To negotiate peace

Which army was initially considered stronger at the start of the American Revolution?

• Continental Army

• Spanish Forces

• French Army

• British Army

What was the main reason George Washington's troops surprised the Hessians in Trenton?

• The Hessians were outnumbered

• It was a holiday and the Hessians were off guard

• The Hessians were low on supplies

• The weather conditions were in favor of Washington's troops

What was the outcome of the surprise attack on Trenton?

• The British gained control of Trenton

• More than a thousand Hessians were forced to surrender

• The Continental Army suffered a major defeat

• The Hessians captured George Washington

How did the Continental Army improve their defenses as suggested by Thaddeus Kosciuszko?

• By forming alliances with other nations

• By building strong defensive walls

• By increasing their cavalry units

• By training more snipers

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

• It led to a major defeat for the Continental Army

• It resulted in a treaty with the British

• It was the first major victory for the Continental Army

• It marked the end of the war

Why did the Continental Army face difficulties during the winter at Valley Forge?

• They were celebrating their recent victories

• They lacked adequate shelter and supplies

• They were under constant attack

• They were relocating to a warmer location

What was the main concern of George Washington expressed in his letter to the Continental Congress in 1777?

• He was planning to resign

• He requested more troops

• He wanted to negotiate peace with the British

• He feared his men might desert due to poor conditions

What role did Marquis de Lafayette play in the Revolutionary War?

• He was a French nobleman who supported the Continental Army

• He was a spy for the colonists

• He negotiated peace terms with the British

• He was a British general