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On the Battlefield and at home

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.  
a)
George Washington
b)
Benedict Arnold
c)
Marquis De Lafayette
d)
Fredrich Von Steuben
2.

What was important about the Battle of Saratoga?

a)

The British surrender meant the war was finally over.

b)

The Americans won control of New York and Canada.

c)

The British brought over more troops to control most of the colonies.

d)

The French agreed to help the Americans fight the British.

3.

What did Deborah Samson do to fight as a soldier in the American Revolution?

a)

She disguised herself as a man

b)

She signed up to fight

c)

She disguised herself as a nurse

d)

She spied for the patriots

4.

What was Philis Wheatley known for?

a)

She was known for spying on the British soldiers

b)

She was known for being the first African American to fight in the American Revolution

c)

She was known for being the first African American writer to have a book published

d)

She was known for helping decode messages sent back and forth amongst the British

5.

In the Battle of Monmouth, women—usually the wives or girlfriends of the American soldiers—delivered water to the troops to keep them cool in the heat. One of the gunners, William Hays, was wounded in action, and his wife, Mary Ludwick Hays, took over his position. Under which name has she gone down in history as?

a)

Molly Pitcher

b)

Mary Ludwick Hays

c)

Phyllis Wheatley

d)

Mary Poppins

6.
Which country supported the Americans in the fight for Independence
a)
Portugal 
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Holland
7.
Who were the Hessians?
a)
Women who disguised themselves as men to fight in the war
b)
The cooks in the Military 
c)
Germans who fought for the British
d)
Another name for American soldiers
8.

Which is the correct definition of the word mercenaries

a)

Sons of Liberty

b)

American militia

c)

British redcoats

d)

Germany soldiers

9.

What was one effect of Ethan Allen capturing Fort Ticonderoga?

a)

George Washington had 59 canons

b)

The Patriots won the war

c)

The Revolutionary War began

d)

Henry Knox was able to take the canons to New York

10.

One effect of Ethan Allan capturing Fort Ticonderoga is

a)

Henry Knox fled to New York

b)

The British retreated to Canada and then New York

c)

George Washington was able to sail to Washington D.C

d)

The French gave the Patriots support

11.

What is the best definition of retreat?

a)

sign up for service

b)

to go forward

c)

To pull back

d)

a good attitude

12.

George Washington planned a surprise attack at

a)

Trenton, New Jersey

b)

Boston, Massachusetts

c)

New York, New York

d)

Washington, D.C.

13.

What was one effect of the battles of Trenton and Princeton?

a)

Morale was high and soldiers re-enlisted

b)

The British were scared and felt defeated

c)

The French came to help the Patriots

d)

George Washington knew he would be elected the first president.

14.

John Burgoyne was

a)

A British general

b)

a Patriot General

c)

a friend of George Washington

d)

a signer of the Declaration of Independence

15.

The Battle of Saratoga was important because a

a)

Benjamin Franklin was fighting in that battle

b)

General Burgoyne won for the first time

c)

Albany was captured by the British

d)

The French agreed to help the Patriots after they won the battle

16.

Benedict Arnold

a)

lost the battle of Saratoga

b)

Was the hero of Saratoga, but later betrayed the country

c)

was a British general

d)

Helped convince the French to fight with the Patriots

17.

Which description(s) best fit Valley forge

a)

harsh -- little food and clothing

b)

sunny and warm

c)

many died of disease, hunger and cold

d)

plenty of food and water

18.
Drilled patriot troops at Valley Forge, teaching them military tactics and discipline. 
a)
Benedict Arnold
b)
Marquis De Lafayette
c)
Baron Von Steuben
d)
Benjamin Franklin
19.
 ________ was a colonial general who traded to the British side during the middle of war.
a)
Benedict Arnold
b)
Marquis De Lafayette
c)
Baron Von Steuben
d)
Benjamin Franklin
20.
How were the Americans able to defeat the British?
a)
Better trained soldiers
b)
Assistance of the French
c)
A superior navy
d)
Assistance of the Hessians
21.

Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain?

a)

King John III

b)

King George III

c)

King Joseph III

d)

King Zach IV

22.
This American victory was the turning point in the war.
a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Lexington and Concord