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WorksheetsFast and Curious Battle of Monmouth
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who is believed to be the historical figure known as "Molly Pitcher"?
Martha Washington
Mary Ludwig Hayes McCauley
Abigail Adams
Betsy Ross
What was the outcome of the Battle of Monmouth?
A decisive American victory
A decisive British victory
A draw after nightfall
The capture of New York City
What was ironic about the British capturing Philadelphia?
It happened on the same day as the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
It occurred the same month the Americans won the Battle of Saratoga.
It was unexpected because the British had already won the war.
It was the first American victory.
What was General Washington's emphasis after the Battle of Monmouth?
Engaging in more battles
Avoiding major battles
Capturing New York City
Surrendering to the British
What was the last major battle for General Washington and the Continental Army?
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Lexington
The Battle of Saratoga
Which of the following forced an end to the Battle of Monmouth?
Fighting ended when night fell
Fighting ended when the British captured Molly Pitcher
Fighting ended when the Americans took control of the field of battle
Fighting ended when Marquis de Lafayette was killed
Why was the British army moving from Philadelphia to New York when the Battle of Monmouth broke out?
A change in strategy due to the entry of Spain into the war
A change in strategy due to the entry of France into the war
A change in strategy due to the success of the Southern Strategy
A change in strategy due to the loss of Philadelphia
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gained confidence
General Burgoyne resigned
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
European countries came to the aid of America
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
unfamiliar territory
not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
poor communication
Which two foreigners helped the Americans at Valley Forge?
General John Burgoyne
Lord George Germain
William Howe
Marquis de Lafayette
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
People (American):
Prussian military officer that drilled Continental army soldiers at Valley Forge.
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
George Washington
People (American):
French military officer who fought in the American Revolution, commanded American troops in several battles
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
George Washington
People (British):
British general, defeated by American forces in the Saratoga, NY campaign of 1777
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
People (British):
Commander in Chief of the British Army in America in 1778 and led his forces in the Battle of Monmouth
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
