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Revolutionary War Holicong

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did British John General Burgoyne want march south from Canada to control the Hudson River in New York?

a)

Capture Second Continental Congress

b)

Capture General George Washington

c)

Cut off the New England colonies from the rest of the colonies.

d)

Cut off the Iroquois Native Americans

2.

What document was read to troops before the Battle of New York that states that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

a)

The Constitution

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

3.

What was the name of the governing body in England during the Revolutionary War?

a)

Governor

b)

Parliament

c)

House of Burgesses

4.

Who was the commander-in-chief of the First Continental Army?

a)

Patrick Henry

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

George Washington

5.

What group of Americans followed the orders of the British king?

a)

Patriot

b)

Loyalist

6.

Who was the tyrant king of Great Britain?

a)

King John III

b)

King George III

c)

King Joseph III

d)

King Zach IV

7.

This American victory was the turning point in the war resulting in France siding with the Americans.

a)
Saratoga
b)
Yorktown
c)
Bunker Hill
d)
Lexington and Concord
8.

Josie Eiger, a New England servant, claimed to be a ______________

a)

daughter of a killer

b)

business owner

c)

wealthy nurse from Bunker Hill

d)

wealthy socialite from Boston

9.

Where did the Continental Congress meet during most of the Revolutionary War?

a)

New York, New York

b)

Boston, MA

c)

Philadelphia, PA

d)

Hershey, PA

10.

British General John Burgoyne was surrounded and forced to surrender near

a)

Albany, NY

b)

Bennington, VT

c)

Harrisburg, PA

d)

Saratoga, NY

11.

Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day, 1776 to

a)

retreat to Pennsylvania

b)

stop the British from landing troops and supplies

c)

attack the Hessians at Trenton by surprise

d)

set up tents at Camp Milton

12.

A young French Officer who won his men’s loyalty by sharing their hardships and donating his own money was

a)

the Marquis de Lafayette

b)

Baron de Kalb

c)

Benedict Arnold

d)

The Tiffany de Rooney

13.

Baron von Steuben helped the Continental Army at Valley Forge, PA by

a)

persuading King Louis XXVI to send an army to America

b)

buying food and clothing for soldiers at Valley Forge

c)

stopping the British from attacking from the southwest

d)

teaching soldiers how to fight as a professional army

14.

The French fleet helped the Continental Army at Yorktown, Virginia by

a)

carrying Washington’s army to Virginia

b)

stopping Lord Cornwallis’ troops from escaping by sea

c)

delivering supplies to the Americans

d)

delivering fries they made at the first McDonald’s

15.

What do you call a volunteer fighting group?

a)

A militia

b)

A boycott

c)

Sons of Liberty

d)

A parliament

16.
Even though the colonists lost, Washington’s retreat at the Battle of _____ kept the war movement alive.
a)

New York

b)

Charleston

c)

Trenton

d)

Bunker Hill

17.

What was the winter of 1777-1778 like at Valley Forge, PA?

a)
Morale was at an all-time low
b)
Resources were scarce and thousands of men died
c)
Men were trained how to fight and survive battle
d)
All of the above are true
18.

Why was it so important that Washington avoided being captured at the Battle of New York?

a)

The Continental Congress could not have afforded the ransom

b)

It kept hope alive and insured the war would go on

c)

The other generals were too far away to help lead his troops

d)

Without Washington, the British would have lost the war at this point

19.

What role did Dr. Benjamin Rush play in the Murder of Revolutionary Proportions?

a)

He was the brother of Herr Alfonso

b)

He covered up the truth by pretending to be an investigator

c)

He assisted in hiding the truth about Mary and Shen

d)

He stumbled upon the inn and found himself leading the investigation into the death of Grey

20.

In Thomas Paine's The Crisis, he begins his speech with the phrase “These are the times that try men’s souls” (1) he is suggesting that —

a)

men, not women, will suffer in the events that are coming

b)

This is a time that forces people to show their true selves and do their best

c)

a period of boredom is coming for the colonists

d)

those who fight in the revolution will be saved

21.

Thomas Paine was...

a)

A supporter of the American Revolution

b)

Against the American Revolution

c)

Wrote propaganda against the American government

d)

Wrote propaganda for the British government

22.

Which best describes the Battle of Trenton?

a)

A terrible American loss.

b)

Completely unimportant and decreased the patriot spirit.

c)

Not much of an impact at all.

d)

It raised the morale of the continental army and persuaded them to fight on

23.

The term "interrogate" means...

a)

to question someone

b)

to blame someone

c)

to state the truth about something

d)

to refuse to buy something

24.

What was the name of the mercenaries that were caught off guard by Washington's army after celebrating Christmas in Trenton?

a)

Tessians

b)

Messians

c)

Hessians

d)

Prussians

25.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord took place in what colony?

a)

New York

b)

Massachusetts

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Virginia

26.

Who won the battles of Saratoga?

a)

Hessians

b)

British Army

c)

French Army

d)

Continental Army

27.

Where was he final battle of the Revolutionary War?

a)

Yorkshire

b)

Yorkton

c)

Yorkville

d)

Yorktown

28.

The term "accuse" means...

a)

to blame someone

b)

to question someone

c)

to remove someone

d)

to provide detail about something

29.

What army allied/helped the Continental Army after recognizing their independence and American victory at Saratoga?

a)

British Army

b)

French Army

c)

Grecian Army

d)

Polish Army

30.

The 1776 battle in New Jersey in which George Washington's troops captured a Hessian encampment in a surprise attack after crossing the Delaware River

a)

Battle of Monmouth

b)

Battle of Trenton

c)

Battles of Saratoga

d)

Battle of Yorktown

e)

Battle for New York

31.

The last major battle of the Revolutionary War which resulted in a siege and surrender of British forces was the...

a)

Battle of Monmouth

b)

Battles of Saratoga

c)

Battle of Trenton

d)

Battle of Yorktown

e)

Battle for New York

32.

Prussian/German drill master who taught American soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge how to successfully train and fight the British.

a)

Baron von Steuben

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Lord Cornwallis

d)

Francis Marion

e)

Henry Clinton

33.

A 19-year-old French nobleman who volunteered to serve in Washington's Army.

a)

Baron von Steuben

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Lord Cornwallis

d)

Henry Clinton

e)

Francis Marion

34.

British General who surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia was...

a)

Baron von Steuben

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

John Burgoyne

d)

Lord Cornwallis

e)

Henry Clinton

35.

South Carolina militia leader nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" for his hit-and-run attacks on the British during the American Revolution.

a)

Baron von Stueben

b)

Lord Cornwallis

c)

Francis Marion

d)

John Paul Jones

e)

Henry Clinton

36.
What 2 major battles did the Americans win?
a)
Trenton and Saratoga
b)
Philadelphia and New York
c)
New York and Saratoga
d)
Trenton and New York
37.

Following the Battle of Trenton, Washington's forces marched north to _________________, NJ and captured more Hessians stationed there.

a)

Princeton

b)

Wildwood

c)

Sea Isle City

38.

A colonist who wanted freedom from British rule.

a)

patriot

b)

loyalist

39.

The murderer of Cadaverous Grey was...

a)

Herr Alfonso Loden Eishlitz

b)

Mary McCarthy

c)

Colonel Alexander Falconbridge

d)

Dr. Benjamin Rush

40.

Mr. Grey died from what means?

a)

Shot in the temple

b)

Blunt force trauma to the head

c)

Stabbed with a kitchen knife

d)

Hypothermia from being outside

41.

What was the name of the tavern where Mr. Grey hosted his party?

a)

Black River Tavern

b)

Moose Tavern and Lodge

c)

Bing Crosby Tavern

d)

Bogart's Tavern and Inn

42.

Mary McCarthy carried what weapon?

a)

Sword

b)

Knife

c)

Gun

d)

Wooden box

43.

The location of Mr. Grey's murder was also the headquarters of what Revolutionary War General?

a)

George Washington

b)

Benedict Arnold

c)

Nathanial Greene

d)

William Howe

44.

Josie Eiger was not a wealthy Boston socialite. Instead, what was she?

a)

A servant

b)

A man in disguise

c)

A soldier

d)

A war hero

45.

Mr. Grey hosted his party on what day?

a)

December 24th...Christmas Eve, 1776

b)

December 25th...Christmas Day, 1786

c)

December 26th...Christmas Break, 1776

d)

President's Day, 1786

46.

What was the "code" for George Washington to begin the attack on Trenton?

a)

Join or Die

b)

If you fail to plan you plan to fail

c)

Victory or Death

d)

Long Live the King

47.

Saratoga was a turning point because _________________ decided to help the Americans in the war for independence.

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Germany

d)

Spain

48.

Who would have said this?

"I must surrender my 6000 troops at Saratoga, leaving a blemish on my perfect image."

a)

George Washington

b)

Sir William Howe

c)

Gentleman John Burgoyne

d)

The Great Juan Walton

49.

Where would this have been said?

"Men, we are low on supplies and our back are up to the water. We must retreat with General Washington tonight and fall back into New Jersey."

a)

The Battle of Connecticut

b)

The Battle of New York

c)

The Battle of Trenton

d)

The Battle of Yorktown

50.

The reason Mr. Grey used to have the celebration in 1786 was...

a)

the anniversary of Washington's raid on Trenton

b)

the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

c)

to celebrate the Treaty of Paris

d)

to celebrate Christmas

51.

The American Revolution was officially over after the signing of what document?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Plain Truth

c)

The Theory of Victory

d)

The Treaty of Paris

52.

The Treaty of Paris, signed in France in 1783, guaranteed that all lands belong to ________________ would be returned.

a)

Patriots

b)

Members of Congress

c)

Loyalists

d)

African Americans

53.

After the Treaty of Paris was signed, most loyalists fled to _______________.

a)

England

b)

Canada

c)

Spanish Territory

d)

France

54.

The American Revolution inspired what other country to begin their revolution?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Great Britain

d)

Canada

55.

During Washington's stay at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, (1777-1778) the British occupied what city?

a)

Philadelphia

b)

York

c)

Annapolis

d)

Buckingham

56.

During the revolution, who was the brother of "Herr Alfonso" that was turned in as a spy by Mr. Grey and hanged?

a)

Nathan Hale

b)

Dr. Juan Walton

c)

Sean

d)

Colonel Alexander Falconbridge