Revolutionary War Key Events and Figures

¿En que año empezo la Guerra Revolucionaria?

• 1770

• 1775

• 1781

• 1783

Which of the following was a significant military advantage for the British at the start of the Revolutionary War?

• A professional army and the world's best navy

• Strong alliances with Native American tribes

• Extensive knowledge of the American terrain

• Superior cavalry forces

Who was appointed as the commander of the Continental Army?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

After suffering defeats in New York and New Jersey, what did George Washington use to help boost the morale of his troops?

• A new supply of weapons from France

• A surprise attack on British forces

• Thomas Paine's pamphlet "The American Crisis"

• A promise of land grants to soldiers

What was a key outcome of the Battle of Trenton?

• The British gained control of New York.

• The American forces were defeated and retreated.

• The Continental Army captured 1,500 Hessian mercenaries.

• The French officially joined the war as American allies.

What was a significant result of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga?

• The British successfully cut off New England from the other colonies.

• The French decided to form an alliance with the Americans.

• General Washington was forced to surrender territory.

• The Continental Army suffered heavy casualties and retreated.

Which of the following describes a hardship faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

• They had an abundance of weapons and ammunition.

• They had plenty of food and warm blankets.

• Many soldiers lacked proper clothing and suffered from disease.

• They were constantly engaged in major battles.

What event officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation?

• The Battle of Trenton

• The winter encampment at Valley Forge

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Treaty of Paris