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WorksheetsBP THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. What advantage did colonial militias have over the British army?
A. More soldiers
B. Better weapons and equipment
C. Knowledge of the land
D. Professional military training
2. What role did Paul Revere play in the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
A. Messenger
B. Soldier
C. Negotiator
D. Doctor
3. The Second Continental Congress accomplished all of the following, except:
A. Organize the Minutemen
B. Form the Continental Army
C. Appoint George Washington as leader
D. Write the Declaration of Independence
4. Thomas Paine's “Common Sense” helped convince colonists that:
A. Peace with England was still possible
B. Joining the Continental Army was a bad idea
C. France could not be trusted as an ally
D. Independence from England was the only option
5. George Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware River resulted in:
A. A defeat for American forces
B. Loss of support for independence
C. Benedict Arnold changing sides
D. More recruits for the Continental Army
6. The diplomatic efforts of helped convince France to support the American colonies.
A. William Dawes
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. Samuel Prescott
D. John Paul Jones
7. The greatest danger faced by American soldiers at Valley Forge was:
A. British soldiers
B. Freezing weather
C. Lack of leadership
D. In-fighting
8. Which is generally true about guerrilla warfare?
A. Armies negotiate to avoid fighting
B. Large armies ambush small armies
C. Small armies ambush large armies
D. Armies use tactics inspired by gorillas
9. Which word best describes Lord Cornwallis after the Battle of Yorktown?
A. Joyous
B. Ashamed
C. Relieved
D. Scared
10. While the U.S. and Britain were during the American Revolution, the two countries are today.
A. Friends; enemies
B. Partners; rivals
C. Opponents; adversaries
D. Foes; allies
