Continental Army Structure and Symbols

What was the purpose of different colored epaulets in the Continental Army?

• To indicate the soldier's favorite color

• To distinguish between different regiments

• To signify the rank of officers

• To show allegiance to a specific general

Why were officers on the battlefield often targets for the enemy?

• They wore distinctive hats

• They were the only ones with firearms

• Their rank symbols made them identifiable

• They carried valuable maps

What was the primary role of officers during a bayonet charge?

• To provide medical assistance

• To signal retreat

• To engage in hand-to-hand combat

• To lead the charge with muskets

How many companies typically made up a regiment in the Revolutionary War?

• 20

• 10

• 15

• 5

Who was in charge of a division in the Continental Army?

• A captain

• A lieutenant colonel

• A major general

• A brigadier general