WorksheetsRevolutionary War
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 31mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What country assisted the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
a)
Spain
b)
Portugal
c)
France
d)
Canada
2.
What stopped the British's attempt at taking control of Sullivans Island?
a)
the expert fighting of the Continental Army
b)
tides and a palmetto log fort
c)
Patriots sinking the British ships
d)
they ran out of ammunition
3.
Who offered slaves freedom in exchange for fighting in the American Revolution?
a)
Patriots/Americans
b)
British
4.
Who led the British forces at Cowpens?
a)
Patrick Ferguson
b)
Daniel Morgan
c)
Banastre Tarleton
d)
Nathaniel Greene
5.
Which battle could be considered either a Patriot victory or a British Pyrrhic victory?
a)
Cowpens
b)
Kings Mountain
c)
Eutaw Springs
d)
Camden
6.
In which battle did Daniel Morgan and Andrew Pickens coordinate their forces for a huge Patriot victory?
a)
Kings Mountain
b)
Saratoga
c)
Cowpens
d)
Camden
7.
In which battle did Patrick Ferguson lead Loyalist forces?
a)
Cowpens
b)
Camden
c)
Eutaw Springs
d)
Kings Mountain
8.
Which battle was a huge Patriot loss and signified that the British had control of most of SC?
a)
Cowpens
b)
Kings Mountain
c)
Eutaw Springs
d)
Camden
9.
T or F? Loyalists and Tories both supported the Patriot cause in the Revolution.
a)
true
b)
false
10.
A Patriot victory at which battle caused France to support the Americans?
a)
Cowpens
b)
Bunker Hill
c)
Saratoga
d)
Charles Town
11.
The Battle of Saratoga was important to the American Revolution because
a)
the British soldiers suffered more casualties than the Americans.
b)
the French sided with the British after the battle.
c)
the British were driven from New York and Boston
d)
the French signed an alliance with the Patriots to fight the British.
12.
What can conclusion can be drawn from the graph?
a)
The colonists wholeheartedly supported the war.
b)
Most of the colonists were loyalists.
c)
The Patriots were supported by most all the Colonists.
d)
most of the colonists were evenly divided between Patriots, Loyalists and Undecided (or neutralists).
13.
One advantage the American Army had over the British was
a)
the vast amount of supplies to fight the war.
b)
a superior navy lead by John Paul Jones
c)
a familiarity with the land
d)
the recruitment of hired soldiers
14.
A result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was that
a)
Great Britain gave up its claim to land in North America.
b)
the British recognized the United States as an independent nation.
c)
France reclaimed Canada for helping the colonists win the war.
d)
the United States could keep all British property taken from the British government.
15.
How did most women contribute to the war?
a)
by fighting in the war, on both sides
b)
by fighting in the war for the Patriots
c)
running homes and plantations while men fought
d)
by tending to the wounded
16.
A palmetto tree is included on the state flag because these trees
a)
were an important export
b)
helped SC win an important conflict
c)
are the most common in the mountain area
d)
can only be found in SC
17.
This battle is considered a turning point because the British began to retreat
a)
Camden
b)
Kings Mountain
c)
Cowpens
d)
Eutaw Springs
18.
Why didn't South Carolinian's use slaves early in the war in non-military jobs?
a)
They thought the war would be over quickly.
b)
They feared the slaves would be killed.
c)
They needed them on the plantation.
d)
They feared a slave uprising.
19.
What were African-Americans promised by the British if they fought in the American Revolutionary War?
a)
Land
b)
Freedom
c)
Money
d)
Food
20.
Who were the Patriots?
a)
Colonists who fought for the British army.
b)
Colonists who thought Britain should continue to impose taxes on the colonists.
c)
Colonists who rebelled against Britain in order to become an independent nation.
d)
Colonists who moved from one state to another.
21.
Division between the Patriots and Loyalists in South Carolina eventually led to what?
a)
a civil war fought in the upcountry
b)
a truce between American Indians and the lowcountry
c)
a permanent truce between the upcountry and the lowcountry
d)
a partnership between the lowcountry and the British
22.
After which American victory in the north did the British turn their attention to the Southern Colonies?
a)
Delaware
b)
Saratoga
c)
Kings Mountain
d)
New York
23.
What did the loss at Camden mean?
a)
The Americans were winning
b)
The British controlled most of the colony
c)
The French had won a great victory
d)
The Americans were going to win at Charleston
24.
What battle marked the end of the southern campaign in South Carolina?
a)
Eutaw Springs
b)
Camden
c)
Charleston
d)
King's Mountain
25.
What made the British think they would get help in South Carolina?
a)
Large numbers of Loyalist in South Carolina
b)
The Spanish in the west would come to their aid.
c)
The Patriots would not fight for the state.
d)
They thought slaves would revolt.
26.
What European country sent forces to help the Americans?
a)
Germany
b)
Italy
c)
Belgium
d)
France
27.
What is a military force made up of civilians?
a)
Guerrilla Warfare
b)
Militia
c)
Army
d)
Troops
28.
The British cavalry officer known for his cruel tactics during the war was
a)
Henry Clinton
b)
Patrick Ferguson
c)
Banastre Tarleton
d)
Charles Cornwallis
29.
What South Carolina battle influenced the design of our state flag?
a)
King's Mountain
b)
Fort Sullivan
c)
Cowpens
d)
Camden
30.
Why were the British anxious to take Charles Town in 1780?
a)
They served in support roles as messengers, spies, and cooks.
b)
Charles Town would make a good base for the British to receive supplies and soldiers.
c)
They wanted to end subsidies and use the money to finance the war effort
d)
They needed the nearby rice plantations to feed their troops in the colonies.
31.
What part of South Carolina did the majority of the loyalists live?
a)
Along the Coast
b)
The Low Country
c)
Charles Town
d)
The Back Country
32.
They specialized in guerilla warfare?
a)
Partisans
b)
Militias
c)
Patriots
d)
Loyalist
33.
What battle ended the American Revolution?
a)
Battle of Valley Forge
b)
Battle of Kings Mountain
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Saratoga
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