WorksheetsAmerican Revolution Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best describes George Washington's role in the American Revolutionary War?
a)
He was a loyalist who supported the British monarchy.
b)
He was a diplomat who negotiated peace treaties with other nations.
c)
He was a military leader who commanded the Continental Army.
d)
He was a writer who penned influential pamphlets advocating for independence.
2.
Which of the following best describes King George's role in the American Revolutionary War?
a)
He was a political leader who led the British forces.
b)
He was a political advisor who supported colonial independence.
c)
He was a diplomat who negotiated peace treaties with other nations.
d)
He was a writer who penned influential pamphlets advocating for colonial rights.
3.
The American troops primarily relied on guerrilla warfare tactics, such as hit-and-run attacks, to weaken the British forces during the American War for Independence.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
The American colonies' knowledge of the local terrain and geography helped them to effectively use strategies of attrition against the British forces.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Many African Americans joined the Continental Army hoping that
a)
independence would lead to the end of slavery.
b)
they could return to Africa after the war.
c)
Congress would give them land for their service.
d)
Britain would grant them their freedom.
6.
Experienced shortages of everything.
a)
Americans
b)
British
7.
Strong patriotism was an advantage or strength
a)
Americans
b)
British
8.
Received help from the Hessians
a)
British
b)
Americans
9.
Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?
a)
Paul Revire
b)
George Washington
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
Benjamin Franklin
10.
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet which helped push the colonist to revolt against Britain
a)
The Mayflower Compact
b)
Common Sense
c)
The Redbook of Westmarch
d)
The Song of Liberty
11.
The Second Continental Congress elected to make this individual the Commander and Chief of the Army
a)
John Paul Jones
b)
Geroge III
c)
Rob Stark
d)
George Washington
12.
Which of the following was a hardship faced by the soldiers at Valley Forge?
a)
Lack of food
b)
Lack of good shelter
c)
Disease
d)
All of the above
13.
What river did Washington and his men cross for the battle of Trenton?
a)
Susquehanna river
b)
Trenton river
c)
Delaware river
d)
Mississippi river
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