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WorksheetsBattles of Revolution
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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1.
Where did the Battle of Cowpens take place?
a)
Cowpens, South Carolina
b)
A farm in Georgia
c)
Cowpens, North Caronlina
d)
Trenton, New Jersey
2.
Which was NOT a victory for the Americans?
a)
Battle of Saratoga
b)
Battle of Trenton
c)
Battle of Yorktown
d)
Battle of Bunker Hill
3.
What is true about the battles at Lexington and Concord?
a)
The battle took place on a hill
b)
The battle was not supposed to end in a fight.
c)
The battles were one wher hundreds of men were killed.
d)
The battle was in the middle of the war.
4.
Which is TRUE about the Battle of Germantown ?
a)
It was a foggy day which made the plan fail
b)
It was a decisive win for the British.
c)
George Washington planned to attack from 4 sides.
d)
All of the above.
5.
Which is NOT true about the battle of Trenton?
a)
The Americans captured 1,000 Hessian soldiers
b)
It was a foggy morning in New Jersey.
c)
The Americans surprised the Hessians.
d)
It was a decisive victory for the Americans.
6.
Which of the following is TRUE about the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
George Washington's army surrendered.
b)
It was the first battle of the war.
c)
It was the last battle of the Revolutionary War.
d)
It took place in Yorktown, South Carolina.
7.
Which is true about the battle of Cowpens?
a)
The British were well-prepared.
b)
The British knew they were going to lose the war.
c)
The Americans had a plan to attack using 3 lines.
d)
The Americans had won many battles in the South.
8.
Why was the battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?
a)
The Americans had lost 6 battles in a row.
b)
The British had won 3 battles in a row.
c)
The Americans were confident that the war would be over soon now that they had the French on their side.
d)
The British thought the war was soon lost.
9.
Who was the American general at Yorktown?
a)
Gage
b)
Cornwallis
c)
Washington
d)
Jefferson
10.
Who was the British General at Yorktown?
a)
Washington
b)
Gage
c)
Arnold
d)
Cornwallis
11.
Where did the battle of Saratoga take place?
a)
New York
b)
New Jersey
c)
Maryland
d)
Virginia
12.
Where did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
a)
Yorktown, PA
b)
Yorktown, Virginia
c)
Yorktown, Maryland
d)
the town of York near Dover
13.
What does the white flag represent in war?
a)
Keep trying
b)
Break in the battle
c)
Surrender
d)
A victory
14.
Who waved the white flag? At which battle did this occur?
a)
British; Saratoga
b)
Cornwallis; Trenton
c)
Americans; Lexington
d)
Cornwallis; Yorktown
15.
Why was Valley Forge important to the Continental Army?
a)
Place where many victories happened
b)
Place where many soldiers are burried
c)
Place where training occured in order to prepare them for battle
d)
Place where Washington spent most of his time
16.
Why was the Battle of Germantown such a mess for the Americans?
a)
They did not have a plan.
b)
They won.
c)
They didn't surprise the British.
d)
The fog made the battle very confusing.
17.
Why was the Battle of Lexington and Concord important to the Revolutionary War?
a)
These battles started the revolutionary war.
b)
These battles ended the revolutionary war.
c)
These were not important battles.
d)
Hundreds were injured during these attacks.
18.
Why was the battle of Bunker Hill an important battle in history?
a)
It was a victory for the colonists.
b)
It gave Americans hope that they could win the war.
c)
It gave British the entire colony of Massachusetts.
d)
It was a deadly battle to the British due to the many deaths and injuries.
19.
What was the plan for the Battle of Saratoga?
a)
The Americans wanted to win to get the French as their allies.
b)
The British planned to divide the colonies using the Hudson River.
c)
The Continental Army planned to use their training from Valley Forge.
d)
The British planned to divide the colonies using the Delaware River.
20.
What was the main purpose of Valley Forge?
a)
To feed hungry soldiers
b)
to give soldiers a warm place to sleep
c)
to train soldiers for the war
d)
to protect the colonies in Virginia
21.
Why is the battle of Yorktown significant to the Revolutionary War?
a)
It was a turning point in the war.
b)
It was the start of the fighting in the war.
c)
It was the bloodiest battle of the war.
d)
It was the last battle of the Revolutionary War.
22.
Which is true about the Battle of Bunker Hill?
a)
It took place mostly on Breeds Hill.
b)
It took place on Bunker Hill.
c)
The British did not lose any men.
d)
The colonists had plenty of supplies.
23.
Why was the Battles of Trenton important in the outcome of the war?
a)
It was a minor battle.
b)
The Americans gained land, Hessian soldiers, and confidence in this battle
c)
The Hessians were all killed or captured
d)
The French joined forces with the British after this battle.
24.
Which is NOT true about the plan that the Americans had for the Battle of Cowpens?
a)
The first line was to fire at the British and then retreat.
b)
The 4 lines attack in turns.
c)
The second line should fire 3 times at the British and then retreat.
d)
The last line was to hold the ground and continue to fight until the battle is over.
25.
Why did battle plans often include firing at the officers?
a)
It was important to capture the generals.
b)
It was a good strategy to take out the officers since they gave orders to all soldiers.
c)
People did not include this in the battle plans.
d)
It was to shoot at the least experienced soldiers first.
26.
Which battles were considered turning point for this war?
a)
Saratoga and Lexington
b)
Yorktown and Trenton
c)
Cowpens and Saratoga
d)
None of the above
27.
Why is the Battle of Cowmens considered a turning point for the war?
a)
It was the first victory in the North for the Americans.
b)
The Americans now knew their leaders was strong.
c)
It was one of many losses for the Americans
d)
The Americans finally won a battle in the Southern colonies.
28.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
The Hessians were ___American___ soldiers who helped the British.
The Hessians were ___American___ soldiers who helped the British.
a)
French
b)
Italian
c)
German
d)
British
29.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
After the Battle of Germantown, the __Spanish__ became an ally to the Americans.
After the Battle of Germantown, the __Spanish__ became an ally to the Americans.
a)
Germans
b)
French
c)
Italian
d)
Chinese
30.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
George Washington crossed the ___Trenton River___ to attack Trenton.
George Washington crossed the ___Trenton River___ to attack Trenton.
a)
Hudson River
b)
Deleware River
c)
New Jersey River
d)
Greene River
31.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
The Battle of Saratoga took place in Saratoga, North Dakota.
The Battle of Saratoga took place in Saratoga, North Dakota.
a)
New York
b)
New Jersey
c)
New Hampshire
d)
Massachusetts
32.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
The Continental Army was led by ___Thomas Jefferson__
The Continental Army was led by ___Thomas Jefferson__
a)
George Waters
b)
George Washington
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
John Cornwallis
33.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
The Treaty of __Germantown__ was the agreement that officially ended the war between Great Britain and the United States.
The Treaty of __Germantown__ was the agreement that officially ended the war between Great Britain and the United States.
a)
Great Britain
b)
London
c)
Paris
d)
Cowpens
34.
Fix the ___ underlined word___ in the sentence:
The Declaration of Independence was a petition that was sent to __Queen Elizabeth__ to show that the colonies were an independent nation.
The Declaration of Independence was a petition that was sent to __Queen Elizabeth__ to show that the colonies were an independent nation.
a)
King George III
b)
King Louis
c)
King Franklin
d)
Queen Mary
35.
Whose Birthday are we celebrating this week?
a)
Anne Frank
b)
George Washington
c)
Dr. Suess
d)
Donald Trump
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