Mr. Raymond Revolutionary War 2

How long did the American Revolutionary War last?

• 5 years

• 8 years

• 10 years

• 13 years

Which event is known for the "first shots" of the American Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Battles of Lexington and Concord

• George Washington taking command

What did the Battle of Bunker Hill demonstrate to the British?

• The colonists were ready to surrender

• The colonists could put up a strong fight

• The British army was too small

• The war would end quickly

What was a major advantage Great Britain had at the start of the American Revolutionary War?

• A larger population than America

• A well-trained army

• The strongest navy in the world

• All of the above

What were colonists who remained loyal to Great Britain during the war called?

• Patriots

• Rebels

• Loyalists or Tories

• Minutemen

How many British troops did General William Howe bring to New York in June 1776?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 32,000

• 50,000

What happened to Nathan Hale after he was captured by the British on Long Island?

• He was released

• He joined the British army

• He was hanged

• He escaped

What river did George Washington and his troops cross on Christmas night 1776 for a surprise attack?

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Delaware River

• Potomac River

What were the professional German soldiers who fought for the British called?

• Redcoats

• Loyalists

• Hessians

• Patriots

Which battle in October 1777 led to the surrender of General Burgoyne's army and changed the course of the war?

• Battle of Long Island

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Princeton