WorksheetsAmerican Revolutionary War Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 17mins
What was the significance of the Battle of Trenton on December 25, 1776?
It marked the end of the American Revolutionary War.
It boosted American morale with a surprise attack on the enemy.
It led to the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.
It caused France to ally with the U.S. against Britain.
Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
It marked the end of the war.
It led to the capture of Valley Forge.
It convinced France to ally with the U.S. against Britain.
It resulted in the death of Benedict Arnold.
Who was Benedict Arnold, and what is he most infamously remembered for?
A British general who won the Battle of Saratoga.
A Prussian officer who trained American troops.
An American general remembered for defecting to the British.
A French ally who supported the U.S. during the war.
What was the main contribution of Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge?
He led the American troops in battle.
He trained the troops in military discipline and techniques.
He provided food and shelter for the soldiers.
He negotiated an alliance with France.
What was the condition of the American troops during the Winter at Valley Forge (December 1777–June 1778)?
They were well-fed and well-equipped.
They suffered from limited food and harsh weather conditions.
They were supported by British supplies.
They were stationed in France for training.
Who commanded the North during the army's split into two main assault forces in 1780?
Horatio Gates
Nathaniel Green
George Washington
General Cornwallis
What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781?
It marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
It led to the decisive victory of Washington's army and the surrender of British forces.
It was a minor skirmish with no major impact.
It resulted in the Treaty of Paris being signed immediately.
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) accomplish?
It started the American Revolutionary War.
It officially ended the American Revolutionary War and set geographic boundaries between the British Empire and the United States.
It declared independence for the colonies.
It established the Second Continental Congress.
Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" in January 1776?
Richard Henry Lee
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Horatio Gates
What did the Declaration of Independence announce?
The colonies' official break from England, making the United States a country in its own right.
The start of the Second Continental Congress.
The signing of the Treaty of Paris.
The surrender of British forces at Yorktown.
Who authored the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Gage
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
King George III
Which British General was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown?
Lord Charles Cornwallis
Nathaniel Green
Thomas Gage
King George III
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Sam Adams
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Which Founding Father organized the Sons of Liberty?
John Adams
Sam Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Nathaniel Green
What was King George III's response to the Second Continental Congress's attempts to resolve conflict with Parliament?
He supported their efforts.
He dismissed their attempts, claiming the colonies had no authority to form such a body.
He sent reinforcements to the colonies.
He agreed to their demands.
Which were CAUSES of the American Revolution?
Boston Massacre
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
Intolerable Acts
taxation without representation
The men learned how to load weapons faster, fire more accurate, and gained confidence as soldiers
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by -
restricting colonial trade with the American Indians
imposing regulations on colonial agriculture
angering colonists who believed that their rights had been violated
punishing colonists for resisting the authority of Parliament
It lifted Patriot spirits and showed France that Americans could win, which got them to enter the war.
This 1775 engraving by Paul Revere inflamed the colonists against the British. What does it depict?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The defeat of the British at Yorktown.
He warned the Colonists that the "Regulars were coming"
Paul Revere
Benedict Arnold
Patrick Henry
George Washington crossed which river to surprise attack the British and Hessians on Christmas, 1776?
Who commanded the southern army after Gates and forced Cornwallis into a mistake at Yorktown?
General Howe
Thomas Gauge
Horatio Gates
Nathaniel Greene
How did George Washington trick the British into believing they were still surrounded in New York?
Continuous fire from cannons
Regular attacks at dawn
Soldiers he left there kept fires going, did drills, and someone dressed like him every day
It was winter so it didn't matter
What was Washington's strategy for capturing the British Redoubts at Yorktown?
Overwhelm them with a massive attack with entire army
Continuous cannon fire until destroyed
Sent 100 soldiers on a bayonet attack after midnight and no soldiers could load their musket
He waited for French ships to attack them from the sea
How did Washington prevent Cornwallis and his army from leaving Yorktown?
attacked them from across the river
He didn't, as Cornwallis escaped
Sank ships so they couldn't escape
French ships showed up and Cornwallis was trapped between them and Washington's army
After Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown in 1781, How remained trapped with his army in New York. How long did King George III wait before finally signing the Treaty of Paris, ending the war.
1781
1782
1783
1784
