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American Revolution

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who did the American Colonist fight against for their freedom in the American Revolution?

a)

French

b)

American Indians

c)

British

d)

China

2.

What is another word for soldiers who are piad to fight for another country?

a)

mercenaries

b)

soldiers

c)

freedom fighters

d)

minuteman

3.

What does retreat mean?

a)

find treats

b)

move away from the enemy

c)

form an army

d)

build a fort

4.

What was the effect of Ethan Allen capturing Fort Ticonderoga?

a)

more food and supplies

b)

he moved up in the army

c)

George Washington gave him a medal

d)

George Washington could have its 59 cannons

5.

What did Nathan Hale mean when he said, "I only regret that I have but one life to loose for my country"?

a)

He would risk himself over and over again.

b)

He doesn't have 9 lifes

c)

He would lose his life for only his country

6.

How did crossing the Delaware River in secret on a cold night help the Continental Army win in Trenton?

a)

it was freezing

b)

they found 59 cannons

c)

because it was a sneak attack from the British

d)

they got more supplies to fight

7.

To sign up for armed services for a short time

a)

enlist

b)

military

c)

British army

d)

alliance

8.

Another word for being in spirits or moods

a)

mercenary

b)

retreat

c)

morale

d)

happy

9.

The German mercenaries, also known as _________________, controlled the town for the British.

a)

hessians

b)

patriots

c)

navy

d)

congress

10.

What battle did German officer named Friedrich von Steuben help the Patriots prepare for?

a)

Tea Party

b)

the Alamo

c)

Valley Forge

d)

Saratoga