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WorksheetsThe Revolutionary War
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 38mins
When did the Revolutionary War begin?
1774
1874
1974
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
William Howe
Joseph Martin
American colonists who believed that the colonies had the right to govern themselves were called...
loyalists
patriots
mercenaries
American colonists who were loyal to the British government were called...
patriots
mercenaries
loyalists
Professional soldiers who will fight for anyone who will pay them are called...
mercenaries
loyalists
patriots
Poorly trained soldiers,
a lack of weapons and ammunition,
and food and clothing shortages,
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
A professional army of 50,000 well trained troops,
30,000 Hessian mercenaries,
and a steady supply of food, uniforms, weapons, and ammunition
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
Long distances made it hard to plan and to send troops and supplies,
lack of support from the British people,
and poor leadership
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
Patriotism of colonists willing to give their lives to defend their liberty and their homes,
help from France,
and a commander who inspired courage and confidence
are all examples of...
American strengths
American weaknesses
British strengths
British weaknesses
General William Howe
was...
an American patriot
a British loyalist
a commander in the British army
Joseph Martin
was...
an American patriot
a British loyalist
a commander in the American army
Thomas Paine
was...
an American patriot
a British loyalist
a commander in the British army
Who won the battle for New York City?
the Americans
the British
the Italians
On what day in 1776, did George Washington and the American troops cross the Delaware River to Trenton, New Jersey to attack Britain’s Hessian mercenaries?
Valentine’s Day
Independence Day
Christmas Day
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war
is called...
a strategy
an ally
a guerrilla
A soldier who operates on their own and is not part of a regular army is called...
an ally
a treaty
a guerrilla
An overall plan for winning a war is called...
a treaty
a strategy
an ally
A formal agreement between nations is called...
a treaty
an ally
a strategy
Charles Cornwallis
was...
a British loyalist
a commander in the American army
a commander in the British army
