WorksheetsQuiz on Historical Events in Massachusetts
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
When were the Articles of Confederation adopted by the Continental Congress?
1775
1776
1777
1781
What did George Washington manage to do despite challenges?
Hold the troops together
Win every battle
Avoid all conflicts
Secure immediate independence
What does "Spirit of '76" refer to in the context of American advantages?
A type of weapon
A battle strategy
A sense of determination and patriotism
A supply of food
What was a major supply issue for the Americans?
Spirit of '76
Fighting on their ground
Few supplies
Deeply committed
What fraction of the colonists were in favor of a war for independence?
1/3
1/2
2/3
1/4
What was the British strategy to divide the colonies?
Break the colonies in half by getting between the North and the South
Use guerilla tactics
Make an alliance with France
Attrition
Which strategy involves using local supporters to gain control?
Use Loyalists to “Divide and Conquer”
Attrition
Guerilla tactics
Blockade
Which side used guerilla tactics?
The Americans
The British
The French
The Spanish
What was the American approach to forming alliances?
Make an alliance with one of Britain’s enemies
Use Loyalists
Blockade the ports
Break the colonies in half
What was the significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
It was the first battle of the war
It showed the determination of the colonial forces
It was a decisive British victory
It ended the war
What was Gen. Howe's hope by bringing troops to New York?
To negotiate peace
To awe the Americans into submission
To build a fort
To retreat to Canada
For 18th century Europeans, how was warfare typically conducted?
Year-round
Only in summer
Seasonally
Only in winter
What was the main reason for the seasonal nature of warfare in the 18th century?
Lack of technology
Harsh winter conditions
Political agreements
Religious practices
What change of plan did Gen Howe make?
He decided to attack New York
He decided to attack Philadelphia
He decided to attack Baltimore
He decided to attack Canada
What was one reason Howe's leadership was questioned during the British campaign?
His mind didn’t seem to be “in the war”
He was too aggressive
He lacked experience
He refused to negotiate
John Hancock
A president of the United States who helped create the U.S. national park system
Helped America gain independence from Great Britain and was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
First female Mexican American elected to the Texas House of Representatives
