WorksheetsAmerican Revolution
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
What army did the Continental Army go up against in New York City?
French army
British army
Spanish army
German army
Who was caught serving as a spy for the Americans during the battle for New York City?
George Washington
Nathan Hale
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
What were Nathan Hale's last words before he was hanged?
I regret nothing.
I love my country.
I wish for peace.
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
Where did the Continental Army retreat to after their narrow escape from New York?
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Virginia
Why did the British decide to settle in New York and New Jersey for the winter?
They wanted to finish off the Americans in the spring.
They were tired of fighting.
They wanted to rest and relax.
Winter was a hard time to fight battles.
How did Washington's leadership benefit the Continental Army after their setback in New York?
He panicked and surrendered.
He remained steady and soldiers admired him.
He retreated and abandoned his troops.
He asked for help from other countries.
What was Washington's plan for winning the war?
To engage in major battles with the British army.
To keep the Continental Army moving and avoid major battles.
To surrender to the British and negotiate peace.
To rely on guerrilla warfare tactics.
What did Washington plan to do to raise the spirits of his soldiers and the nation?
Launch surprise attacks on British mercenaries.
Surrender to the British and end the war.
Build a stronger army through recruitment.
Negotiate a peace treaty with the British.
What were the soldiers hired by the British from other countries called?
Patriots
Hessians
Minutemen
Continental soldiers
What was the name of the place where the Continental Army camped for the winter?
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Washington
Lafayette
Why did the soldiers have to bury their comrades every day?
Because they were playing a game
Because they were building a memorial
Because their comrades were dying from disease or exposure
Because they were preparing for a funeral
What did people mean when they said George Washington was a man of great character?
He was dishonest and unfair
He was caring and fair
He was lazy and selfish
He was mean and disrespectful
Who did Washington hire to train his soldiers?
Baron Frederick von Steuben
George Washington Carver
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Where was Baron Frederick von Steuben from?
Germany
France
England
Spain
Who was Lafayette?
A German officer
A Frenchman who joined the Americans
A British soldier
A Native American chief
What did Lafayette believe in?
The importance of freedom
The power of monarchy
The superiority of British rule
The need for strict laws
Who became one of Washington's most trusted aides?
Baron Frederick von Steuben
Lafayette
George Washington Carver
Thomas Jefferson
What did people mean when they said George Washington was a man of great character? Give me 3 examples. (5 pts)
