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American Revolution: Battles, Pocket 5

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

A Critical turning point in the American Revolution was when

a)

General Washington convinced France to join the Patriots.

b)

Continental troops won the Battle of Saratoga.

c)

the British plan to defeat New England failed.

d)

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2.

Communication was not an issue during the American Revolution, they used the Pony Express to send messages.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Almost 100 soldiers died at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey from

a)

ambush by British troops.

b)

starvation and freezing.

c)

heart attack

d)

heat exhaustion

4.

Great Britain had a more experienced military, better equipment and uniforms, after their victory at Lexington and Concord, Battle of Bunker Hill and Fort Ticonderoga, they felt more confident about winning.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

"Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!" is the famous quote of

a)

Captain John Parker

b)

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Hamilton

c)

Captain Nathan Hale

d)

General Israel Putnam

6.

John Paul Jones is remembered as America's Forefathers because he refused to surrender to British and fought by hand for over 3 hours, taking over the Serapis as his Bonhomme Richard sunk.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

British official were angry to learn that colonists had weapons and ammunition, so they planned to attack their leaders and steal their stash.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

"I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." This is the famous quote of

a)

General George Washington

b)

Captain John Parker

c)

Captain Nathan Hale

d)

Alexander Hamilton

9.

When an officer on either side surrendered, he offered his sword to the victor. The victorious officer may or may not keep the sword. Some let the defeated officer keep the sword to show respect for his effort in battle.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The Battle of Bunker Hill proved to the Americans that they could defend themselves against British troops because

a)

they learned of the British plan to fortify before they could get there.

b)

they fortified both Breed's Hill and bunker Hill.

c)

even though they had to retreat, they had far fewer casualties.

d)

they were able to fortify the line on top of Breed's Hill.