WorksheetsUnit 3, Quiz 1 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The commander of the continental army.
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
George Washington
c)
Hessians
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
2.
Mercenaries [soldiers for hire] used by England during the American Revolution.
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
George Washington
c)
Hessians
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
3.
British military leader who commanded forces in the Carolinas and Virginia during the American Revolution. His surrender at Yorktown in 1781 signaled the eventual defeat of Britain.
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
George Washington
c)
Hessians
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
4.
19 year old French aristocrat that helped America in Revolution - Was appointed major general of the Continental Army even though he was French - Volunteered (never paid) for his part in the war
a)
Charles Cornwallis
b)
George Washington
c)
Hessians
d)
Marquis de Lafayette
5.
Which statement shows why Bunker Hill can be looked at as a 'postive loss' for the Americans?
a)
the American army proved too much for the British, and won the battle
b)
the rag-tag Continental army fought well against the British, but lost the battle
c)
the British retreated from battle against a strong American army
d)
no American soldiers were killed during the battle
6.
After years of asking for help, the French finally agreed to become our ally due to which factor?
a)
America had been winning the Revolutionary War the whole time
b)
After the French and Indian War, France was eager to fight the British again.
c)
America had finally won a major battle, at Saratoga
d)
America had won many battles, including Bunker Hill
7.
Who led the Green Mountain Boys? He will later become a traitor to America, but early in the war he was considered one of our best generals.
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Cornwallis
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Preston
8.
Who was the Prussian soldier that helped train the Continental army at Valley Forge?
a)
Baron Von Steuben
b)
Marquis de LaFayette
c)
George Rogers Clark
d)
Alexander Hamilton
9.
Why was the winter at Valley Forge so brutal for the American army in 1777?
a)
the battles fought there cost thousands of American lives
b)
even though there was no fighting, thousands died from disease/cold/starvation
c)
many wounded soldiers died there due to the lack of good doctors
d)
soldiers deserted (quit/went home) quickly knowing the war was lost
10.
A person could argue that the Battle of Trenton was a turning point of the war, based on Washignton's army gaining motivation to re-enlist for another year and keep fighting after the victory. Which of the following battles was known as the turning point of the American Revolution because it proved to the French that we were worthy enough to help fight?
a)
The Battle of Cowpens
b)
The Battle of Bunker Hill
c)
The Battle of Saratoga
d)
The Battle of Yorktown
11.
Colonists who chose to fight for independence from Great Britain.
a)
Redcoat
b)
Loyalist
c)
Anarchist
d)
Patriot
12.
Colonist who chose to side with the British.
a)
Loyalist
b)
Patriot
c)
Anarchist
d)
Pioneer
13.
a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims.
a)
Team
b)
Alliance
c)
Congress
d)
Parliament
14.
Ships hired by a country to attack its enemies
a)
Spanish Armada
b)
Tyrant
c)
Patriot
d)
Privateer
15.
A fixed amount paid to Revolutionary War veterans and their widows after the war.
a)
Dowry
b)
Allowance
c)
Pension
d)
Moulah
100 %
